The Maldives Archipelago is a place of bliss and tranquil solitude, often associated with calm, laid-back leisure time. The Maldives is a long way from Europe (8-9 hours from Moscow) and the high cost of service makes it relatively expensive to travel here, with tourists choosing to travel to Turkey or Egypt.
Many international resorts offer their guests "pristine pure land, unique natural scenery, snow-white beaches" and much more, all of which are perfectly presented to you in a chic way in the Maldives. The island nation is made up of about 1,190 islands, and of the 90,000 square kilometers, the land is only 298 square kilometers, less than 1%!
Nestled in the Indian Ocean, the Maldivian archipelago is 815 km long from north to south and 130 km from east to west, with some of the islands below the equator. The exact number of islands is unclear, as some of them split into two parts from time to time, and vice versa, they can also be connected to each other to form an island sinking into the water.
Only about 200 islands in the Maldives are inhabited, and the rest are deserted. These islands are basically relatively small in size, and the largest island is only 8 square kilometers. You can travel by seaplane or regular plane to the furthest island in the Maldives, and the nearest island can be reached by local dhoni boat or jet ski.
The unique concept of Maldives resorts is "one island - one resort - one hotel", each with its own unique atmosphere and design. However, it's not easy to leave your island at any time: you usually need special permission, and you have to pay a fee. Alternatively, you have to return to your hotel for the night.
By the way, the Maldives also has different restrictions from many international holiday destinations, where alcohol consumption and the consumption of pork are prohibited, and tourists are not allowed to carry these things. Not only is it forbidden to bask naked (not to mention nudism), but even a harmless pastime like watching adult films is illegal, as the Maldives is an Islamic-dominated country. Also tell you that the Maldives is the smallest Islamic country in the world!
