While the images of the Maldives might be familiar, here are a few things that you mightn’t have known about the archipelagic nation.
The Maldives Consists of Over 1,000 Islands
Yes, you read it right. The Maldives is a collection of 1,190 individual islands that are scattered across the Indian Ocean. Some of these islands are rather small that you’d have to zoom all the way on your google map to see them.
Not All the Islands in the Maldives Are Inhabited
Only 200 islands out of the 1,190 are actually inhabited by people. Some islands, such as Male, have year-round populations. The uninhabited islands are used for farming purposes or as “picnic” islands for resorts.
The Maldives Is an Islamic Nation
Yes, it’s 100% an Islamic country – and you’d do well if you leave your pork products, liquor, and other religious texts back at home. However, it’s not to say that you can’t enjoy a drink or two at your beach resort in Maldives the likes of OBLU SELECT at Sangeli.
The Maldives Boasts Glowing Beaches
One of the rarest treats that you’d get in the Maldives is stumbling across a beach that glows in the dark. There are only a few places on earth that look as magical as these beaches in the Maldives!
