Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean

The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic in 1968 ruled by a president and an authoritarian government.

For the majority of its history, the Maldives has been an independent polity, despite three instances during which it was ruled by outside forces.

 Maldives consists of 1,192 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making the

country one of the world's most geographically dispersed.

The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area.

The name Maldives may derive from mālādvīpa, in Sanskrit or maalai theevu (மா�லை� தீவு ) in Tamil.

Maldives waters are home to several ecosystems, but are most noted for their variety of colourful coral reefs, home to 1100 species of fish, 5 species ofsea turtles, 21 species of whales and dolphins, 187 species of corals, 400 species of molluscs, and 83 species of echinoderms. Many crustacean species are there as well: 120 copepod, 15 amphipod as well as over 145

crab and 48 shrimp species

These coral reefs are home to a variety of marine ecosystems that vary from planktonic organisms to whale sharks. Sponges have gained importance as five species

have displayed anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties.

The corals reefs are like the rainforest for marine life.

Islam is the official religion of the Maldives and open practice of any other religion is forbidden and liable to prosecution. Article 2 of the revised constitution says that the republic "is based on the principles of Islam." Article nine says that "a non-Muslim may not become a citizen"; Article ten says that "no law contrary to any principle of Islam can be applied". Article nineteen states

that "citizens are free to participate in or carry out any activity that is not expressly prohibited by sharia [Islamic law] or by the law.

They can be seen today next to some old mosques and are considered today as cultural heritage. 

Maldives was largely terra incognita for tourists until the early 1970s. Only 185 islands are home to its 300,000 inhabitants. The other islands are used entirely for economic purposes, of which

tourism and agriculture are the most dominant.

As of 2008, 89 resorts in the Maldives offered over 17,000 beds and hosted over 600,000

tourists annually.[78]

The number of resorts increased from 2 to 92 between 1972 and 2007

The official and common language is Dhivehi, an Indo-European language. English is used

widely in commerce and increasingly in government schools

Maldives is nominated for the “Seven Star Destination Winner” at the prestigious Seven Star Global

Luxury Awards.   There were 21 competing destinations nominated for the awards along with the

Maldives.  They are Abu Dhabi, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Dubai, Fiji, France, Greece, Hong

Kong, Italy, Jamaica, Mauritius, Mexico, Peru, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, St Lucia, Turkey and

Turks & Caicos Being nominated and winning high accolades of this nature indicate the visitors’ love and

confidence towards the Maldives and will enhance the product image in terms of a high profile luxury

destination.

Maldives has deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It is also a place full

of character, where its people have long spent their days languishing in the very essence of idyll living.

While it is the perfect place to sit on a beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced on your hand, it

is also a geographical marvel, knowing that there are thousands of fish swimming around the vivid corals

just a few feet away from where you sit.

The Maldives Honeymoon

If a honeymoon is meant to be a celebration of love in an intimate,secluded, and most importantly, beautiful setting,

then the Maldives is the world’s best backdrop for all these things. There are endless ways to let the magic of the

islands dazzle you on your holiday as a couple. A dinner under the stars with the occasional flicker of candle light to

bring you back into the real world, a daring getaway to a nearby uninhabited island all by yourselves for the whole

day, or just lazing around in your private bungalow watching the endless turquoise waters while you are treated to an

spa treatment in the room.

You could choose to get to know each other through a swim around a house reef with a mask and fin, or dive among

the beautiful, vibrant reefs. It is an experience you will relive for days after you get back home. Indulge in some

lighthearted competition on a night fishing trip by seeing who catches more. You will not forget the amazing boat trip

you make at sunset before anchoring at a suitable fishing spot. It is as if nature plays with the colours of the setting

sun just to ensure that you remember this day, this moment, and this love for the rest of

your life.

Your honeymoon need not be a once in a lifetime experience either. You will relive the honeymoon over and over

again, every time you come back to

these magical islands.