Maldives – atolls, sandy beaches, exotic islands and snorkeling
The Maldives is the small exotic state located in the Indian Ocean west of India, consisting of something as distinctive as a group of atolls. The capital is called Malé, the currency is called Rufiyaa and the language is Dhivehi. There are only about 350,000 people living in the approx. 200 inhabited islands.
There are a total of 1,192 coral islands spread over 26 atolls and the Maldives is by the way the world’s lowest average country, with a height of just 1½ meters above sea level.
Practical information
According to ezinesports, the Maldives is made up of several islands, and is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India. The Maldives has arisen due to volcanic eruptions and thus become several small islands. In the Maldives, the main language is Maldivian for the locals, but in addition, Divehi and English are spoken. There are about 360,000 people living on the islands and the country is often visited by charter tourists. The population is made up of Indians, Sinhalese and Arabs. In addition, the entire population shares the same religion, namely Sunni Muslims. The capital of the Maldives is Malé and all the islands together give the area 298 km2.
You must experience this in the Maldives
Fishing in the Maldives
As something completely unique, Kipling Travel offers a perfect fishing trip in the Maldives. There are in fact a large number of varieties of fish in the sea around the islands and which are definitely worth experiencing. The fishing life in the Maldives is completely unique, where you can experience the rich life below sea level up close. With Kipling travel, you will live on a local island with almost 300 inhabitants and therefore experience the Maldives in the most authentic way. The fishing will take place in such a way that we are 3 men per. boat so there is plenty of room to fish from both the deck and from the roof of the boat. The fishing itself can be divided into three parts, which is trolling, popping and jigging. You will not regret taking on this special trip with experienced fishermen who know what they are doing and where on the sea you can catch unique and beautiful fish. Such as turtles, whale sharks, manta rays.
Climate in the Maldives
In the Maldives, the country experiences rainy season a few times a year. The rest of the time it is relatively dry in the country and with average temperatures from 25 to 32 degrees all year round.
- High season: from November to April it is both dry and hot in the Maldives, which provides the best travel conditions in the country. In high season, temperatures range from 25-32 degrees.
- Low season: In the months of May, September and October, the country has the biggest rain showers. In the low season the temperatures are from 25-31 degrees.
- Second: the amounts of water in the rainy season are no greater than they are manageable if one does not mind a little rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Christmas | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Rain | 90 | 68 | 81 | 129 | 211 | 183 | 161 | 183 | 213 | 229 | 192 | 198 |
| Max. temp. | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Mine. temp. | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Visa
- Visa free for up to 30 days.
- The passport must be valid for 6 months in addition to the duration of the stay.
- Danish extended passports are recognized.
- Danish temporary passports are recognized both on entry and exit. A stamp from the immigration authorities is required when leaving on a Danish temporary passport.
Vaccinations
For a trip to the Maldives, it may be advisable to get vaccinated against Hepatitis A and tetanus. Note that the vaccine against Hepatitis A should be taken approx. 2 weeks before entering the country. In addition, the tetanus vaccine should be taken approx. 1 week before entering the country.
