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The Maldive Islands lie close to India and Sri Lanka but Maldivian society virtually unknown to the outside world. Maldivian history goes back to the 12th Century when the Islands, under the influence of Arabian traders, converted from Buddhism to become an Islamic sultanate. The Islands are distinct from other South Asian nations by having a homogeneous population with its own language and script and a very high level of literacy, as well as the absence of caste, and an open marriage structure, where having been married to a number of different partners is considered normal for both women and men.

A present the islands are known as a "Paradise destination" for tourists with luxury resorts and a yearly receipt of more than half a million tourists. However, tourist resorts are exclusively found on uninhabited islands and as a consequence holiday visitors, diplomats, researchers and journalists only experience the capital and tourist islands - a minimal and atypical part of Maldivian society.

Presently the Maldives are threatened by a rise in sea level due to expected global warming. More immediate threats are a break-down of society caused by a growing economic and demographic imbalance precipitated by  uncontrolled tourism growth and the influx of lowly-paid foreign workers, leading to social inequality, unemployed youth, narcotics related criminality and growing Islamic fundamentalism.

 

 

 

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Amazing Fact

An amazing fact that I have just read about Maldives - the currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion.  Whoa! I couldn't even quantify how huge is this.  Such a large amount of money for such a small island.

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As nice beach in Asia, I

As nice beach in Asia, I like Sri lanka than these islands.

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Paradise

This sounds like a great place to visit. It sounds so peaceful and just an all around beautiful place to go. I never even heard of the place but I will look into it and check it out. Thanks for the great article.

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Looking like a string of pearls scattered over the deep blue Indian Ocean, Southwest of Sri Lanka, on the equator.  Not only does it consist of the most beautiful tropical islands, but 99% of its whole area is covered by the sea.   This is my ultimate dream destination.

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very true indeed, there are still alot of beautiful islands dying without us knowing. we could do more than what we are capable of now.

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Maldives is just a beautiful

Maldives is just a beautiful island from the videos I've seen on discovery! It would be a shame to lose it!

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One of the most expensive destinations

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The Maldives is one of the most beautiful places to go on a vacation.  While its beauty is undeniably beyond expression, it is also one of the most expensive travel destinations considering that the island lies within the South Asian and British Columbia territories.

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Really, The Maldive Islands

Really, The Maldive Islands is a so beautiful place, we don't want it only be a dream some years later.

 

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I love the paradise.

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I love your point of view,I

I love your point of view,

I agree with each and every word. great writing.

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