About Maldives
Maldives or Maldive Islands, officially the Republic of Maldives, is anisland nation consisting of agroup of atolls in theIndian Ocean. The Maldives are located south ofIndia'sLakshadweep islands, and about seven hundred kilometers (435mi) south-west of Sri Lanka.
Introduction
Sun, sand and sea, a thousand 'Robinson Crusoe' islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination.
Location
1,190 coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls. Stretches 820 kilometres north to south and 120 kilometres east to west. 202 are inhabited, 87 are exclusive resort islands.
Geography
The atolls of the Maldives are formed from coral structures, separated by lagoons. The atolls are part of a greater structure known as the Laccadives-Chagos Ridge, which stretches over 2000 kilometres. The islands are low lying with the highest point at approximately 8 feet above sea level. 'Faru' or ring-shaped reef structures form the atolls and these reefs provide natural defense against wind and wave action, on these delicate islands.
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