The Maldives is famous for being a luxurious holiday destination but the nation’s fascinating heritage, although widely overlooked, is definitely one of her finest attributes.
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Land
The islands that form the Maldives consist of a selection of coral atolls and these were formed due to volcanic activity. These islands are famous for their low-lying nature and are the lowest landscapes in the world.
Government
The constitution of the Maldives came into effect in 2008 and consists of a president who is aided by a vice president, both of whom are selected by the public. The rest of the cabinet is appointed by the president.
Economy
Before these landscapes became famous for countless properties competing for the title of the best resort in Maldives, with examples like Adaaran Hudhuranfushi, the nation’s economy was based on boatbuilding and fishing. Even though tourism is booming, the fishing industry is still a national lifeforce.
People
Early settlers of the Maldives emerged from Southern India, and the island of Sri Lanka, which is why the language is a mix of Sinhalese and Hindi for the most part. Later on, colonies were formed by Arabs as well as Malaysian migrants. Although there are around a thousand islands, only two-hundred are inhabited, and only twenty of these of these have more than a thousand people on them.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+
