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Located in the Indian Ocean, scattered like chains of green beads floating on the water, Is the worlds most low-level islands, known for its shocking and most intoxicating beauty, the Maldives. The Different colors of the ocean water blends with one another at different distances from dark blue to turquoise to green to blue and to white, finally reaching the cotton white sand that reflects the suns light like a canopy of sliver Enclosed with in the whiteness is the trees and shrubs smoothly mixing into a backdrop of green where swaying palms and other tropical vegetation can be seen in close view. The underworld beauty is even magnificent with a spectrum of colors brought by the rich flora and fauna and the coral garden itself. Maldives is a wonder on earth revealing the beauty and magnificence’s only nature can bring. One can hardly believe this unique mesmerizing vision which is far more splendid to be described by the ink or tongue. Maldives is an independent republic under the leader ship of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. Maldives maintaining a cordial relationship with the international community, is a member of the United Nations, the common wealth and the Non-aligned Movement. The use of the same common language Dhivehi and following the same religion Islam, by all the Maldivian’s unite the people into a peaceful society. |
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| Location: Indian Ocean Climate: Tropical, Average temp. 30 deg. C Geography: Island grouped into Atolls Religion: Islam Political status: Independent republic Population: 300,000 apprx. Language: Dhivehi but english is widely spoken |
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Tourism is the Maldives largest industry, and accounts for 20% of the GDP and more than 60% of the Maldives foreign exchange receipts. Bringing about $ 198 million each year, tourisms and related services contributed to 31% of GDP in 2002. The average occupancy rate is69% with the average tourists staying 8 days and spending about $396. |
The Maldives economy is increasing at an average rate of aver 10% since the last two to three decades. Tourism accounts for approximately 20% of the GDP, being the largest industry of Maldives. Fisheries is the second leading sector and shipping industry being the third, follow close behind. The economy of Maldives is mainly based on three industries, Tourism, Fishing and shipping. |
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