Sun, sand and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination.

Location

Indian Ocean, about 500 Km from Sri Lanka and India.

Political Status

Independent Republic

Population

Approx. 310,000

Religion

Islam

Geography

Coral islands grouped into atolls with fringing reefs

Climate

Tropical, Average temp. 30 deg. C

Access

Scheduled and charter flights from Europe, Middle East, Asia, US and S. Africa

Visa

30-day tourist visa on arrival

Customs

No illicit drugs, pornography, firearms, alcohol, dangerous animals