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| MALDIVES |
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| Sun, sand and sea; a thousand 'Robinson Crusoe' islands; massive lagoons in infinite shades of blue and turquoise; dazzling underwater coral gardens. Welcome to the Maldives, an ideal tropical holiday destination. |
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| The Maldives are made up of 1,190 coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls. The climate is generally warm and humid, with sunshine throughout the year. The islands are a melting pot of different cultures, thanks to settlers from around the world. Some of the local music and dance, for instance, show clear African influences, with hand beaten drums and songs sung in an exotic tongue. |
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| Maldives is half an hour behind Indian Standard Time. Rufiyaa and Laaree are the currencies in circulation. The US Dollar is the most commonly used foreign currency. Dhivehi is the language spoken in all parts of the Maldives. English is also widely spoken by Maldivians. |
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