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1,190 islands
200 populated islands
89 resorts
Sea Area
Approx 41,500 square miles (107,500 sq. Km)
Land Area
1,190 islands with a land area of 115 square miles (298 sq. Km)
Population
260,000 (1997 Census)
Capital
Male', the capital island, has an area of 1.77 km2. Population in the capital Male' is 65,000.
Maldives Std. Time
GMT + 5 Hrs
Health
Vaccination against Hepatitis A, polio and typhoid is recommended.Consult your health authority / doctor prior to departure
Weather
Average Temperature 30.4 ºC Max. 25.4 ºC Min.
Humidity 73% - 85%
Monsoon South West: May October, North East: November April.
Average Rainfall 76.7 in. (1948.2 mm) per annum
Average Sunshine 7.5 hours per day
Currency
Maldivian Rufiyaa (Mrf ) and unit Laari (100 Laaris in 1 Rufiyaa) US Dollar & other major currencies widely accepted.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards and travelers cheques are widely accepted.
Visa requirements
No prior visa arrangements are required.
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JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JLY |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
Temp °F |
85 |
85 |
86 |
87 |
88 |
86 |
85 |
85 |
85 |
85 |
85 |
85 |
Sunshine (Hrs) |
8 |
7 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
Rainfall (ins) |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
7 |
12 |
9 |
8 |
6 |
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