Which countries are adjacent to the Maldives? What to do in the Maldives

Maldives is located in the waters south of Sri Lanka. It is known as the last paradise on earth in the Indian Ocean. It not only has beautiful and charming scenery, but also has many marine entertainment projects, such as whale submarines, surfing, diving, etc. Let’s take a look at the detailed sharing!

Contents of this article

1. Which countries are adjacent to Maldives?

2. Total population of Maldives

3. What to do in Maldives

Which countries are adjacent to Maldives?

Sri Lanka, India

Maldives is located in the waters south of Sri Lanka and is known as the last paradise on earth in the Indian Ocean. Maldives consists of more than a thousand coral islands of various sizes that are above or partially above the water. The entire region is actually a country, and its full name is the Republic of Maldives. It is 675 kilometers away from Sri Lanka in the northeast and about 113 kilometers away from Minicoy Island in India in the north. It is the second smallest country in Asia and the largest coral island country in the world, with Male as its capital.

The total population of Maldives

The population of Maldives is relatively small. According to statistics in 2011, the total population of Maldives is 394,999, most of whom are Maldivians. The national language and official language is Dhivehi, and English is commonly used by the upper class. Islam is the state religion and belongs to the Sunni sect. Most of the population of Maldives is distributed in the capital Male', which has a population of nearly 130,000, accounting for 1/3 of the total population. The rest of the population is distributed on more than 200 other islands. Among them, there are 5 islands with less than 100 residents; 47 islands with 1,000 to 1,999 residents; 12 islands with 2,000 to 4,999 residents; and 3 islands with 5,000 to 9,999 residents.

What to do in Maldives

1. Whale Submarine

Take a submarine to a depth of about 40 meters to observe fish and corals. It is a very safe and interesting activity.

2. Dolphin watching

Twice a week, registration is required in advance. Take a motorboat to the place where dolphins appear and watch the dance of dolphins at sunset.

3. Diving

Male Island has its own diving club, purely for learning diving skills.

4. Surfing

The Maldives is a surfing paradise.

5. Night fishing

There are usually 3 sessions per week and you can sign up at the hotel's tourism department.

6. Deep sea snorkeling

The waters around the resort houses are shallow and emerald green, allowing for small-scale snorkeling.

7. Water therapy

Traditional healing methods, passed down from generation to generation as family secrets by therapists, are now incorporated into the special spa programs on the Maldives islands. The types of treatments offered vary from spa to spa, but you can expect to receive almost any world-class treatment at a Maldives spa.

8. Bar Party

Around 17:00 is usually the bar's happy hour, when drinks are half price.

9. Sunset Cruise

Take a yacht out to the open water and dine on deck while watching the sunset.