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The island nation of Maldives, situated in the Indian ocean southwest of Sri Lanka, is a popular place with people looking for a tropical vacation. Maldives is best known for it’s great beaches and expansive blue oceans and lagoons.

Tourist resorts abound throughout the Maldives and most possess diving schools, which teach people to scuba dive. Although the native language of the Maldives is Dhivehi, most natives speak and understand English. Maldives has a cuisine that chiefly consists of fish such as tuna and other seafood such as crabs, lobsters and cuttlefish. Maldivian cuisine is one influenced by the cuisines of nearby countries such as India and Sri Lanka.

The Maldives is a great destination for those looking to engage in water sports like surfing and water skiing, and underwater explorations. The country has large expanses of coral gardens teeming with all kinds of colourful underwater creatures. The clean blue waters and plentiful underwater life make the islands great for scuba diving, snorkeling or even plain swimming. Another great way to spend time is by going on a fishing trip. Resorts often organize fishing trips at both night and day. One can also go on a boat trip to watch whales and dolphins out in the ocean.

Male is the capital of the Maldives and has many places which are popular tourist destinations. These include the national museum, which showcases items of historical significance and objects used by royalty. Two mosques in Male are also great places to visit due to their beautiful architecture, these being the Hukuru Miskiiy mosque and the Grand Friday Mosque. The street of Majeedhee Magu in Male is great for general shopping, while those who want souvenirs to take back will enjoy the street of Chaandanee Magu. The local market and fish market in Male are also worth visiting.