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Maldives

The Maldives is an island nation consisting of a group of atolls stretching south of India's Lakshadweep islands between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago, and about seven hundred kilometres south-west of Sri Lanka in the Laccadive Sea of Indian Ocean. The twenty-six atolls of Maldives encompass a territory featuring 1192 islets, of which two hundred and fifty islands are inhabited.

The temperature of Maldives is hot throughout the year and although the humidity is relatively high, the constant sea breezes help to keep the air moving. The best time to visit the Maldives is between December and April, during the dry season. The wet season runs between April and October, when strong winds can also be expected. November and April are reported to be the best months for diving and snorkeling. The temperature rarely falls below 25°C.

The flora and fauna of Maldives is exotic. The richness and variety of marine life in Maldives has to be seen to be believed. There are over 700 varieties of fish that have been seen swimming around the lovely coral reefs and atolls of the Maldives. You can find different types of tropical fishes over here, which includes butterfly fish, angelfish, parrotfish, rock cod, unicorn fish, trumpet fish, blue-stripe snapper, Moorish idols, oriental sweet lips and other varieties. Amongst the bigger fishes that one gets to see over here includes sharks, stingrays, manta rays and dolphins. You can also find turtles and tortoises over here. Sperm Whales, Pilot Whales and Melon-headed Whales are extremely common over here.

Scuba diving in Maldives is the most important leisure and water sports adventure activity. Maldives is truly a diver's paradise. All the resorts in Maldives have dive schools offering scuba diving lessons and dive equipments to tourists.

	A	Aquarium, Aligau, Alifushi, Ari Atoll
	B	Baa Atoll, Baiypolhi Mas, Banana Reef, Bathalaa Kandu
	C
	D	Dhaalu Atoll, Dhidhoofinolhu, Dhighdhoo Faru, Dhiggiri Corner, Dhonfan Thila, Dhonisu Thila
	E
	F	Faadhippolhu, Faafu Atoll, Fahigiri Reef, Felidhoo Atoll, Fotteyo, Fushifaru Firi, Fushifari Isle, Fushifaru Kandu, Fushifaru Thila
	G	Girifushi Thila, Goidhoo Atoll
	H	Hinnavaru Kandu, Horsburgh Atoll, Horubadhoo Thila, HP Reef
	I
	J
	K	Kakani Thila, Kanuhuraa Kandu, Koimala, Kuda Haa, Kuredu Ocean Reef
	L	Lhaviyani Atoll, Lion's Head
	M	Maaddoo Giri, Maalhosmadulu, Mayaa Thila, Male, Male Atoll, Meemu Atoll, Maldives Victory, Miaru Kandu, Middle Point, Milaidhoo House Reef
	N	Narcola Giri, Nassimo Thila, North Ari Atoll, North Maalhosmadulu
	O	Okobe Thila, Olhukolhu Faru
	P	Pannettone
	Q
	R	Raa Atoll, Rasdhoo - Madivaru Corner, Rasfari Island
	S	South Male Atoll, Seenu Atoll, South Ari Atoll, Sunlight Thila
	T
	U	Ugoofaaru
	V	Vaavu Atoll, Veyofushi Bodu Giri
	W
	X
	Y
	Z

	The Maldives is an island nation consisting of a group of atolls stretching south of India's Lakshadweep islands between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago, and about seven hundred kilometres south-west of Sri Lanka in the Laccadive Sea of Indian Ocean. The twenty-six atolls of Maldives encompass a territory featuring 1192 islets, of which two hundred and fifty islands are inhabited.

	The temperature of Maldives is hot throughout the year and although the humidity is relatively high, the constant sea breezes help to keep the air moving. The best time to visit the Maldives is between December and April, during the dry season. The wet season runs between April and October, when strong winds can also be expected. November and April are reported to be the best months for diving and snorkeling. The temperature rarely falls below 25°C.

	The flora and fauna of Maldives is exotic. The richness and variety of marine life in Maldives has to be seen to be believed. There are over 700 varieties of fish that have been seen swimming around the lovely coral reefs and atolls of the Maldives. You can find different types of tropical fishes over here, which includes butterfly fish, angelfish, parrotfish, rock cod, unicorn fish, trumpet fish, blue-stripe snapper, Moorish idols, oriental sweet lips and other varieties. Amongst the bigger fishes that one gets to see over here includes sharks, stingrays, manta rays and dolphins. You can also find turtles and tortoises over here. Sperm Whales, Pilot Whales and Melon-headed Whales are extremely common over here.

	Scuba diving in Maldives is the most important leisure and water sports adventure activity. Maldives is truly a diver's paradise. All the resorts in Maldives have dive schools offering scuba diving lessons and dive equipments to tourists.