Maldives is an archipelago of 1,192 gathered in the coral atoll 26 in the Indian Ocean. They fall in the south-west of India, and is considered part of South Asia.
Culture
Maldives residents, almost all Muslims, and the local culture is a mixture of southern India, and Arab influences. While you'll find that there banned alcohol and pork, dogs and observance of non-Muslim religions on the inhabited islands.
You can note that the weekend in the Maldives stretches from Friday to Saturday, which closes banks, government offices and many stores. And you can notice this on resorts that lunch hours may turn to perform Friday prayers.
Climate
Maldives is a tropical climate with plenty of sunshine and temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. However, rainfall increases dramatically during April and October, accompanied by southwest, especially from June to August.
Diving and snorkelling
The principal activity of the Maldives in diving. All have atolls on the reef, which stretches for hundreds of kilometers away from any major land, and this means that the excellent water clarity and underwater life is abundant. In addition to the sun's rays, sharks, and you can see a few of the wrecks.
Surfing
Maldives has become an increasingly popular destination. Turquoise waters make it an ideal destination and is crowded, where visitors are looking for windsurfing conditions smoothly.
The best time to visit the Maldives between March and October, and the largest waves occur in June, July and August. This paradise is under the same pressure such as Indonesia. And O'Neil Deep Blue competition, which was held recently in the Maldives has developed strongly map waves Islands in the world. There are certainly more than a specialized company. In organizing boat trips in the region, allowing tourists to easily move from one point to another.