MALDIVES TRAVEL GUIDE

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INTRODUCTION

Strung out along the equator in the Indian Ocean are the 26 atolls that make up the tiny country of Maldives. Brilliant white sands, azure blue seas, tropical palms, sun and surf, the Maldives is an ideal destination to lie back, sip a drink and tan a delightful bronze.

The Maldives was for the most part unknown to tourists until the early 1970s. Just 189 of the islands are home to its 515,696 inhabitants. The other islands are used entirely for economic functions, of that tourism and agriculture are dominant.

COVID-19 TRAVEL STATUS

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Effective from September 10, all tourists and short term visitors must present a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours prior to departure on arrival to Maldives.The Maldives is beginning to ease travel restrictons. Visa on arrival service has now restarted.Everyone entering the Maldives for a purpose other than tourism will be subject to a 14-day quarantine on arrival and must register on the Haalubelun portal.A completed "Health Declaration Card" and an "Immigration Arrival Card" must be presented upon arrival. Travelers will be subject to medical screening.Travelers entering the Maldives as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility and will undergo a medical screening. All visitors to Maldives are encouraged to install the contact tracing application ‘Trace Ekee’ upon or before arrival into the country.

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QUICK FACTS

• Capital: Malé
• Currency: Rufiyaa (MVR)
• Area: 300 km²
• Population: 515 696 (2018)
• Language: Dhivehi is the native language, English is widely spoken
• Religion: Sunni Muslim
• Electricity: 240 V, 50 Hz (European or British plugs)

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

• 1 May, Labor Day
• 26 July, Independence Day
• 3 November, Victory Day
• 11 November, Republic Day
• 23 December, National Day

Also, Islamic New Year (Al Hijrah), Maulid an-Nabi, Day of Embracing Islam, Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, the Hajj, Eid al-Adha, and Martyr’s Day.

FESTIVALS

WEATHER SYNOPSIS

Maldives is characterised by a warm and humid tropical monsoon climate with an annual mean temperature of 28°C. The islands experience little variation in temperatures throughout the year. The seasonal cycle is strongest in the north recording an average maximum temperature of around 29.3°C just prior to the onset of the southwest monsoons (April-May) and an average minimum temperature of around 27.4°C prior to the onset of the northeast monsoons (December-January). The southern equatorial regions experience precipitation throughout the year and do not experience a very significant dry spell related to the northeast monsoons.

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SPORT & ACTIVITIES

HEALTH

Be aware of possible health risks in 

Maldives

Yellow fever - The yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South America. The virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. There is no medicine to treat or cure an infection. To prevent getting sick from yellow fever, use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and get vaccinated.

Zika Virus - Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes bite during the day and night. Zika can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects. There is no vaccine or medicine for Zika.

Malaria - Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans. People who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness. Although malaria can be a deadly disease, illness and death from malaria can usually be prevented.

Dengue - Dengue is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes bite during the day and night. About one in four people infected with dengue will get sick. For people who get sick with dengue, symptoms can be mild or severe.

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