The Maldives is a separate state, territorially consisting of disparate areas of land. They are not part of another country, but have an independent status. The state became famous for its islands with white beaches, unique nature with resorts high level service.
What Maldives look like - islands map with detailed description is presented below.
Where are the islands of the Maldives on the world map
The Maldives is one of the countries located on the equator. The territory of the state is located between the South and North Poles. Washes the atoll-islands of the Indian Ocean between the continents of Asia and Africa. The state is located near Sri Lanka and the Indian subcontinent. To the southwest are Seychelles... Crossed by the equatorial waters of Fuwahmulah Island, which is home to rare species of birds and other animals not found on other parts of the Maldives' land. The border also passes through the Addu, Gaafu Dhaalu and Gaafu Alif atolls.
The total area of the Maldives is 90,000 square meters, all of them are surrounded by waters Indian Ocean... The state includes 1,196 coral islands with a length of more than 1,000 km. They are united in 26 "atolls", named so because of the peculiarities of education. Most of them have a house reef for protection from water destruction, others have an external one that allows you to keep the territory unchanged.
There is a version according to which the atolls were formed from extinct volcanoes because the islands inside them are circular.
The islands of the Maldives on the world map are viewed on Google maps in two modes: Satellite - a photo from a satellite from Space, Earth - with the option to search for a specific atoll, hotel or city.
Maldives islands map with designation is available in the Hybrid feature with highway numbers, stops public transport, administrative buildings, hotel names and infrastructure.
Maldives: map of islands with hotels
A feature of the Maldives is that almost every island is occupied by a separate hotel. This creates the impression of complete isolation from the world and solitude. Business center - the capital of Male is also located on separate islands of natural origin: South Male and Kaafu.
Only 10 atolls in the Maldives are inhabited:
- Faadhihpolhu - Lhaviyani (Lavian);
- Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi- Baa ( Baa);
- Maalhosmadulu Uthuruburi - Raa ( Raa);
- Ari(Alif-Alif) - Alifu(Ari) Waavu(To Felidou) - Vaavu(Felidhu);
- Nilandhe Atholhu Uthuruburi - Faafu (Faafu);
- Meemu(Mulak) - Miemu(Mulak);
- Nilandhe Atholhu Dhekunuburi - Dhaalu(Daalu);
- Seenu(Addu) - Addu(To Siena.)
There is practically no local life on the atolls, but the best hotel complexes are based on them: Gaafu Alifu , Haa alifu, Gaafu Dhaalu, Gnaviyani, Nyavinani, Seenu, Haa dhaalu , Laamu, Shaviyani (Noonu) and Thaa.
The local names of the atolls are very complex, so it is customary to use abbreviated names.
It is quite difficult to show the islands on the map of the Maldives, since the land areas are very small and difficult to distinguish. When you zoom in on Google-maps, the islands stretched out in a chain from north to south are clearly visible.
And this is the Maldives - a world map in Russian. It is very easy to understand where you are going to go or where you are on it.
The Maldives is considered one of the most wonderful and mesmerizing places on the planet, a special piece of paradise.
The white sand on the beaches of the Maldives, the piercing blue sky above them and the water as transparent as a baby's tear, attract thousands of tourists.
In this article, you will find out what charms the Maldives has, where they are on the world map and why you should definitely visit them.
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Where are the Maldives?
Their location is almost at the very equator, from which it follows that the islands are always warm and the temperature ranges from twenty-eight to thirty degrees.
The islands are elongated and, according to Wikipedia, extend 820 kilometers from north to south and 120 kilometers from west to east.
The Maldives are ordinary coral formations with no mountains or volcanoes. The level of the world's oceans rises every year, and this factor threatens to completely destroy this beautiful and calm place, where luxurious and rich hotels are located. Scientists agree that in the next thirty to forty years, the Maldives will disappear from the face of the earth and completely submerge in the Indian Ocean.
The Maldives are quite small and it is not so easy to find the archipelago on the map. They are found in the Indian Ocean, near Sri Lanka and India. The total area of the islands is about ninety thousand square kilometers, but most of this is the sea. The archipelago consists of thousands of small islands, but not all of them are inhabited, and only eighty-eight are considered intended for recreation. The rest are home to the indigenous people of the Maldives and tourists prefer not to appear in their area.
The way from Moscow to the Maldives is eight and a half hours.
Weather
The island is devoted to the effects of different monsoons, which have different directions. In this regard, from November to March in the Maldives, dry weather, and more rainy in late summer. You can swim here regardless of the season, because the water temperature never drops below twenty-four to twenty-seven degrees.
Flora and fauna
In the country you will not find a single poisonous reptile, so there is nothing to fear. Interestingly, keeping dogs is prohibited by law, so you will not face another nuisance in the form of a dog bite. Some tourists get scared to learn that whale sharks live very close to the islands. But despite this, swimming remains completely safe, because this species of shark does not feed on anything other than plankton.
In order to preserve and conserve the flora and fauna of the Maldives, strict diving restrictions have been developed. Thus, it is forbidden to descend more than thirty meters, spend more than an hour under water, and also each driver should have a special dive computer with him.
An absolute paradise will be for lovers of a wide variety of fruits. There are a huge number of them, which is facilitated by the climate. The flowers and vegetation on the islands are extraordinarily beautiful. Everything is fragrant, striking in its brightness and splendor. Most common in the Maldives bread trees, banana palms and bamboo. Among the exotic flowers of Ernadia are jug-leaved and Erminalia katappa. It is easy to meet bats and flying foxes in the Maldives.
You can stay on the paradise islands for no more than thirty days. You should know that the customs office will certainly check whether you comply with the rules according to which the country import of the following items is prohibited:
- pork
- animals
- alcohol
- pornographic products
- anti-Islamic literature
Moreover, women who appear in public should remember that in order to avoid trouble, their clothes should be selected so that their knees and shoulders remain covered.
Despite the many prohibitions that seem strange to us, but very important for local residents, this country remains a particularly attractive holiday destination due to its seclusion, tranquility and beautiful landscapes.
Many tourists ask the question: do they understand Russian in the Maldives and will life be hard there without knowing English in the country? There is really nothing to be afraid of. At the airport you will be met by a Russian-speaking person representing the agency who will help you with any questions. Moreover, in good hotels the administrators are fluent in both Russian and English.
Most popular resorts
Modes of movement
in the Maldives, most of them are aquatic. The traditional transport is a wooden boat called "doni", which is a local taxi.
In order to avoid health problems, it is recommended to take out insurance, as the medicine in the country is paid. And also get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B.
Rules of conduct on the islands the following:
- spearfishing is strictly prohibited
- also prohibited unauthorized fishing
- corals and starfish cannot be taken out from under the water
- swimming naked
Geographic maps are used by both experienced travelers and novice tourists. Modern versions clearly and in detail reflect the general location of countries, cities and their internal infrastructure.
Maldives on the world map in Russian
This piece of paradise is difficult to spot on an ordinary world map. The island chain is located off the coast in the equatorial waters of the Indian Ocean. Only by zooming in can the location of the Maldives be clearly seen.
They are located 700 km from Sri Lanka and India. In the southwest - the famous resort area - Seychelles.
Maldives is a chain of 1192 coral islands united in 26 atolls. Moreover, they are administratively divided into 20 atolls. The most famous of them: North and South Kaafu;
- Seenu;
- Meemu;
- Faav;
- Waavu.
The Maldives are washed by the Indian Ocean
An interactive map in Russian will help to understand the specific location of a particular resort.
Maldives on the map of Asia in Russian
Looking at the Maldives on a map, it can be seen that they extend north of the equator between Eurasia and Africa. The island state belongs to South Asia, which also includes such countries as Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India.
By plane to Sri Lanka to fly about one hour, a little longer - to India. Approximately 5 hours flight from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and 8 hours from China.
Map of the Maldives with resorts in Russian
For the convenience of tourists in orienting themselves on the terrain filled with various places of rest, a Russian-language map has been created with the designations of all the islands and atolls. The atlas shows general form archipelago. Here are marked the most popular destinations among tourists, routes, the largest resort areas, where you can find everything you need for a comfortable pastime. Using such a navigator, any guest of the republic without knowledge of the English language can easily move among the numerous islands.
Important! Uninhabited places on the territory are not marked.
Map of Maldives with landmarks shows best places for relax. For example, the Banana Reef Reserve, where fans of exploring underwater caves enjoy the richness and vibrant life of the marine world.
Map of Addu Atoll hotels
With the local coordinate system, it is easy for tourists to navigate in the choice of resorts, the most popular of which are:
- Male is the republican capital, offering its guests a lot of excursion programs and exciting entertainment, markets, museums. The presidential palace and one of the most grandiose mosques are attracted by its unusualness.
- Faavu is renowned for true gourmets who value spas and dining in best restaurants and always striving to look their 100%!
- Arias - preferred by lovers of diversity in flora and fauna. The famous turtle bays are located here.
- On the map of the Republic of Maldives, it is useful for tourists to study transport links. In the middle part you can see the main international Airport Male. In the neighborhood on the island of Huhule there is an international airport named after Ibrahim Nasir, which is one of the largest for seaplanes. The way to it from the capital by speedboat or ferry is perfectly visible. Cafu is the most touristic area. Most of the hotels are located here. Among popular destinations also the atolls of Aria and Baa, relatively close to the airport.
Note! It is difficult to see a specific island among thousands of islets. It is better to first find the name of the atoll on the map, and then the required place.
If you plan on staying at more than one hotel, it is helpful to take a look in advance at nearby resort areas, local airports for an accurate picture of travel, the amount of travel time needed, nearby attractions, activities and opportunities. In this way, you will be able to most effectively distribute the vacation time.
Regions of the Maldives on the map
The Maldives archipelago is not part of any state. It is an independent presidential republic. The map clearly shows separation from other countries and intraregional delimitation.
The administrative structure of the Republic of Maldives includes 20 island groups and an atoll-capital called Male. There are no lakes or rivers throughout the territory. Geographically, the archipelago is divided into 8 regions: Central, Extreme North, North and others. Conventionally, they are all divided into 3 large groups of atolls:
- northern;
- medium;
- southern.
Maldives chain
It is very interesting to see what the Maldives looks like from above. According to one version, each atoll appeared on the top of a volcano with islets on its throat, which is part of a chain of extinct volcanoes. This explains the circular arrangement of land areas, which can be seen on the map of the Maldives. Moreover, they are all very similar to each other. The most high point(above sea level 2.4 meters) is located in the southern Atoll of Addu.
Yandex and Google maps of Maldives
Satellite imagery allows you to see even the smallest islets of the state and their internal infrastructure. Judging by the abundance of private hotels that own the islands, it is clear that tourism is a key industry in the Maldives. Only guests of the country and service personnel live on their territory. There are guest houses in Maldivian residences.
Where are the Maldives shown on the maps of the main search engines... All infrastructure facilities available on the territory are presented in detail:
- hotels, hotels, guest houses;
- places transport links(airports, the only port in Male);
- entertainment establishments;
- mosques;
- government agencies;
- bazaars, shops;
- cafes, restaurants;
- beauty salons, spa treatments;
- sports clubs, fitness centers, swimming pools;
- service companies for water sports, entertainment;
- private educational institutions (for example, diving, surfing courses).
When choosing a vacation spot, interactive maps will help to study the tourist, transport and social infrastructure.
Maldives and Bali map
For any geographic map it is easy to notice the differences in the climates of the Maldives and Bali, which are separated by almost 5 thousand km. If the island archipelago is completely surrounded by the Indian Ocean, then the Bali territory is washed by it only from the south and is located much to the north. Therefore, in these two places, although warm, but opposite to the seasons of the year.
Note! In Bali, the end of spring and summer are considered the best period for rest; it is preferable to visit the Maldives in winter.
The Republic of Maldives is an independent state representing a chain of islands. Bali is located in the same southern hemisphere Lands between Australia and India, but is one island in the Malay Archipelago.
Bali Map
Maps of the Maldives and Bali will help you make the right choice of a vacation spot. Tourist infrastructure objects displayed on them, transport routes clearly show the difference.
Advantages and disadvantages of the geographic location of the state for the development of tourism
The country is located in a favorable climatic conditions place - in the south of India, surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Perfect weather all year round is great for beach holiday... The air temperature never drops below +17 degrees Celsius. In the main part of the year, it fluctuates around 25-28 degrees. The rainy season starts in June and ends by September. In the winter-spring period, tourists are pleased with the dry weather.
V last years the most actively developing atoll is Nuunu. Particular emphasis is placed on premium tourism. The map shows the abundance of neighboring islands, which has become a key factor in attracting travelers and investors.
The geographical location has both pros and cons for vacationers. Advantages:
- Calm atmosphere. The Maldives are popular with connoisseurs of secluded relaxation away from noisy parties, bazaars, and crowded gatherings. This is facilitated by small island territories, on which it is hard to roam. Unlike many Asian countries, there is no migratory flow seeking to earn money. Local citizens live in separate territories. Each island belongs to one private hotel. The rest is organized in such a way that guests meet only at joint events, during meals. Therefore, it is chosen by couples in love and people who are tired of a hectic life who want to hide from the eyes of others.
Maldives - perfect place for a secluded getaway
- Purity and wealth underwater world... Walking along the coast of the ocean, guests of the country enjoy the clean sandy beaches, crystal waters, lush palm trees. Here is the best diving in the world - in the water, the visibility reaches 40 meters.
Flaws:
- Lack of mass entertainment, cultural and excursion offers. Unlike Turkish animation, there are no entertainers in the Maldives. Relaxation is about enjoying nature and water activities... There are no historical or architectural landmarks on the islands.
- The scarcity of the kitchen. No matter how much a vacation in the Maldives may cost, the local cuisine is not the strong point of the resort. The cuisine, which took the basis of Indian and Sri Lankan gastronomy, is distinguished by excessive spiciness. Therefore, living on such a diet for a long time is fraught with health. Only the largest hotels provide good food.
- High cost. In addition to the very high cost of water, juice, alcohol in hotels, a lot of money is spent on an individual transfer. For example, a boat for two to the neighboring island and back in August 2018 cost about $ 500. For a candlelit dinner on the ocean coast, tourists laid out at least $ 200-300.
So, the world map shows that the Maldives is an original island chain, located in the depths of the Indian Ocean, far from crowded places at a distance of about 5000 km from Bali and is one of the countries of South Asia. More than a thousand islands are grouped into 20 atolls and divided into 8 large regions. Yandex and Google have Russian-language versions of a detailed presentation of the internal infrastructure of the entire Maldives.
* the prices shown are valid for August 2018.
— Island state in the south of Asia, in the northern part of the Indian Ocean. There are over 2000 small islands. The maritime boundaries lie in the Indian Ocean.
The name of the country comes from the Sanskrit dwipa - "island".
Official name: Maldives
Capital: Male
The area of the land: 298 sq. km
Total population: 395 K people
Administrative division: The country is divided into 20 island groups.
Form of government: Republic.
Head of State: President elected for a term of 5 years.
Population composition: 99% are Maldivians (ethnogenesis is not completely clear), as well as Arabs and people from the African continent.
Official language: Maldivian (Dhivehi). English language widespread in the capital Male and in resorts.
Religion: Almost the entire population is Sunni Muslim.
Internet domain: .mv
Mains voltage: ~ 230 V, 50 Hz
Country dialing code: +960
Climate
Tropical marine. The temperature throughout the year on average does not drop below +25 C, even at night. average temperature is about +28 C all year round (daytime maximum - about +32 C, night minimum - +25 C). The amount of precipitation is about 2500 mm. per year, and most often in the form of short rains in the evening and at night. The water temperature is also constant - about + 24-27 C all year round.
The best weather conditions are observed during the Iruvai period (November-December to March-April, the northeast monsoon season), when the sea is calm and the weather is sunny and dry. From May to October, during the "hulhangu" season (April to October), the weather is less predictable - the southwest monsoon can bring intermittent rains, high humidity and choppy seas (although it is the least hot during this period). Storms and waves are most likely in June and December.
Geography
The island state of Maldives is 700 km away. southwest of Sri Lanka, in the equatorial waters of the Indian Ocean. Two practically parallel chains of islands, bordered by coral reefs, and lying at a relatively small distance from each other, stretch for 820 km. from North to South. There are 1196 islands in total, forming 26 atolls, of which only 199 are inhabited and about 100 are open to the public. The total area of the country is about 90 thousand square meters. km., land - only 298 sq. km.
Flora and fauna
Vegetable world
Forests cover no more than 3% of the islands' area. On many islands, coconut palms grow, which do not suffer from soil salinity, banana groves and a dense shrub cover, in some places mangroves, and in the depths of the islands there are banyan trees, pandanus and various thorny plants.
The coastal waters are abundant in fish. Are found sea turtles, which for a long time were intensively exterminated by the population. Their meat and fat were used for food, and their shells were used for various crafts. Currently, turtles are on the verge of extinction and are protected by law. Since 1996, a program for the protection of environment"A Million Trees". Within its framework, nurseries have been created in which seedlings are grown for further planting on the islands of the archipelago.
The traditional activities of the Maldivians are collecting cowrie shells and growing a coconut tree to produce copra, vegetable oil and palm leaf... Crops such as rice, taro, millet, corn, sweet potatoes, and cassava are also cultivated. Of the industrial sectors, fish processing is developed.
sights
The Maldives are widely known for their resort atolls, each of which is its own unique world, surrounded by pristine coral beaches and an indescribable blue sea. This is a "place at the end of the world", where there is no noise of cities and annoying signs of civilization, where only exotic nature and endless expanses of the ocean.
Numerous underwater coral reefs and caves stretch across the Maldives archipelago, lush tropical vegetation emphasizes the pristine and unique beauty of the islands, and ancient culture local residents create a unique environment for a secluded holiday.
Banks and currency
Maldives rupees (rufiyaa). One rupee is equal to 100 lari. In circulation there are banknotes in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2 rupees. And also coins of 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 lari. USD and major credit cards so it is not necessary to exchange dollars for local currency upon arrival.
In Male, banks and exchange offices are concentrated on Marine Drive. They are open from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday (as in many other Muslim countries, Friday and Saturday are weekends in the Maldives). On departure, the remaining rupees are allowed to be exchanged back for dollars. Currency exchange can be carried out not only at the bank, but also in a number of large stores, which have a special sign next to the signs of international tourist cards.
Useful information for tourists
It is forbidden to drink alcohol in public places (outside the resort area). It is recommended to drink bottled water and soft drinks. Local water, although it is purified quite thoroughly (often it is desalinated sea water), but because of high temperature quickly deteriorates.
Traditional Islamic norms of behavior are strong in the country, but without the slightest sign of bigotry. The restrictions are the same as in Oman. Photography is prohibited in mosques. The guards of the mosque usually insist on escorting the tourist, hoping to take a fee, but in fact, you can inspect the mosque on your own. Swimming in the nude is prohibited on all islands in the archipelago, with the exception of Kuramati Island. You can bargain in markets and private shops, but the amount of the "discount" is usually small.
Spearfishing and unauthorized fishing are prohibited (all types of sea fishing are freely organized in hotels), it is strictly not allowed to lift corals (both living and dead), shells and other marine life from the bottom of the sea. Heavy fines are charged for violation. The country has one of the largest markets in the region selling shells, corals and various exotic marine animals, so you can always buy these souvenirs without breaking local laws.
Officially, tips are not accepted, but unofficially, if the service really deserves it, it is customary to leave a small amount to the personally serving employee ($ 10 per week to the hotel employee or 5% to the waiter). Some resorts include payment for services in the bill (usually 10%), in which case the tip is not necessary. In the case of renting a boat or motorboat, the amount should be negotiated in advance.
"Maldives" - one name of these islands sounds like some kind of marvelous music, and in the minds of everyone there is an instant picture of a serene paradise beach. But it seems that many of us do not very accurately imagine where exactly are the Maldives on the world map... Let's quickly fill this small gap :)
The Maldives are located in the Indian Ocean very close to the equator. Almost at the equator. The easiest way to find them on the map is like this:
- India (Indian subcontinent) - slightly lower and to the right (i.e. closer to the equator and east) -
- the large island of Sri Lanka - and now to the left (west) -
- Maldives!
The Maldives are located 700 kilometers west of Sri Lanka. The Maldives is an archipelago that consists of more than twenty atolls. An atoll in the case of the Maldives is a group of small coral islands that form a ring. The islands most likely have a volcanic "history": it is assumed that once there were oldest volcanoes, overgrown with coral reefs, and then they were gradually flooded by the waters of the Indian Ocean.
The coral islands that form the atolls are perfectly visible from the plane: intricate outlines, spots of turquoise lagoons on the blue surface of the ocean.
There are no large, large islands in the Maldives archipelago. Even the airport had to be built on a separate island: on the island of Male, where the capital of the republic is located, it did not fit;) Even the most large islands have a length of no more than two kilometers.
The position of the Maldives on the world map near the equator determines, of course, the climate. It is soft and warm here, a real tropical one. Although the sun is very hot in the Maldives, there is no unbearable forty-degree heat. The usual temperature is +28. On clear days, the sun can be several degrees higher. But hardly more than +33. Add to this the fresh breath of the ocean. You may not even feel the heat - but sunburn on the skin - a must if you do not use sunscreen! The tropical sun is dangerous, you can easily get sunburn in the water. You will sunbathe even under the clouds in cloudy weather and in the shade under the palm trees.
The air and water temperature practically does not change throughout the year. The Maldives share a high (from about October to April) and low season s (May to September), they differ in that it sometimes rains during the low season and the sea can be choppy. Tour operator websites claim that severe storms and tsunamis are extremely rare in the Maldives. However, for example, Villivaru Island is now closed to the public, because the hotel that was there was destroyed by the tsunami in 2004. Of course, this is not a reason to refuse the trip, but if you go fishing or diving in open ocean, check the weather forecast in advance.
In the Maldives there are no mountains, no hills, no boulders and large stones, in fact there is not even soil (that fertile dark layer to which we are accustomed), there is only sand. The highest point in the Maldives is 2.4 meters. If global warming is really coming, if the glaciers are really melting, and the water level in the oceans rises, then the Maldives will disappear from the world map. And, perhaps, this will happen in a few decades.
The Maldives is something truly extraordinary and unforgettable! It is worth visiting here at least once in your life! Of course it is Paradise islands, beautiful landscapes, water of absolutely delightful shades, palm trees gracefully bending towards the water, soft white sand, but perhaps the most important wonders are hidden under water - this is the amazing underwater living world of the Indian Ocean! And now you can definitely find the Maldives on a map, can't you?)
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