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	Worldworx Travel - Safety - Asia - Maldives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Republic of Maldives consists of 1,190 islands (fewer than 200 are inhabited) in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka.
		Transportation on the small island on which the capital, Male, is situated is either by foot or by readily-available taxis.
		Transportation between the airport and Male, as well as to nearby resort islands, is by motorized water taxi and speedboat.
	www.worldworx.tv /safety/asia/maldives/index.htm (921 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Regional : Asia : Maldives
		The Republic of Maldives is an island nation consisting of a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India, about 700 kilometers south-west of Sri Lanka.
		The largest atoll in both the Maldives and the whole world is Huvadhu which is just south of the One and a Half Degree Channel.
		The Maldives holds the record for being the flattest country in the world, with a maximum altitude of only 2.3 metres.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Regional-Asia/Maldives.shtml (1711 words)

	Precious Maldives - Smile even after your vacation !
		A: Maldives is some small scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, comprising about 1190 or more single islands, across Equator, having an average temperature of 28.2 Degree Celsius.
		A: The Capital of the Maldives is "Male'" pronounced "Maa-ley".
		A: Maldives has excellent medical and dental services, pharmacies, a large government hospital and many private clinics in the capital city of Male ', all of the resorts are also equipped with outstanding medical facilities and clinics.
	www.preciousmaldives.com /faq.html (1428 words)

	Capital Travel And Tours - Maldives Business Specialist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		It is said that the Maldives could be as old as the world is. The coral formation on the volcanic mountains is nearly 40 million years old, whilst there are some historic findings in the Maldive islands dating back about 4000 years.
		Maldives is home some of the best dive locations in the world, such as Maayathila and Banana Reef.
		The best way to enjoy a dive holiday in the Maldives would be a holiday on board MV Faiymini, which will give you the opportunity to explore all the best dive sites in the Maldives.
	liuxue.21cn.com /travel/companies/maldives/faq.htm (2005 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions \| Inner Maldives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Maldive islands are world renowned for their scuba diving and snorkeling.
		A: Yes, Maldives is probably one of the safest places in the world and the only danger to be concerned about is a coconut falling on your head...do not stand under these trees if the wind is blowing harder than a gentle breeze.
		A: Maldives has excellent medical and dental services, pharmacies, a large government hospital and many private clinics in the capital city of Male’, all of the resorts are also equipped with outstanding medical facilities and clinics.
	www.innermaldives.com /faq.html (1508 words)

	Maldives - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1965, Maldives obtained independence from Britain (originally under the name "Maldive Islands"), and in 1968 the Sultanate was replaced by a Republic.
		Maldives is the smallest Asian country in terms of population.
		Current GDP per capita of Maldives registered a peak growth of 26.5% in the 1980s and stabilised around 11.5% in the 1990s.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maldives (2617 words)

	Asa Travel Maldives - Transportation
		Built of strong wooden planks, which are shaped and pegged to each other round a strong wooden frame, the dhoni is built to sail in almost all weather conditions.
		Dhoni are used as fishing vessels and as inter-island ferries throughout the Maldives.
		Traditionally sporting a lateen sail that is extremely versatile, the dhoni has also recently married well with the marine diesel engine and has become the workhorse of the sea in the Maldives.
	www.asamaldives.com /transport.html (456 words)

	Maldives Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Resorts in the Maldives woo tourists with promises of 'the last paradise on earth'.
		This group of 1190 coral islands is also a major destination for scuba divers, who come for the fabulous reefs and the wealth of marine life; however, this is not a place for low budget backpackers or amateur anthropologists who want to travel independently and live as the locals do.
		Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/asia/maldives (227 words)

	maldives map and map of maldives information page
		The Maldives, a group of about 1,200 islands, separated into a series of coral atolls, is just north of the Equator in the Indian Ocean.
		Landforms The Maldives is a flat series (or chain) of coral atolls, consisting of coral reefs and sand bars.
		The Maldives temperature range runs from 70 to 90ºF (22 to 33ºC) and is consistent throughout most of the year.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/asia/mv.htm (749 words)

	KRT Wire \| 08/21/2005 \| Maldives residents struggle to rebuild paradise
		Tourism, the Maldives' number-one moneymaker, usually accounts for more than a fifth of the national income, and it's down by 49 percent so far this year.
		The Maldives (mostly pronounced MALL-deevz, but also with the last syllable rhyming with "hives") were not hit by mountainous waves.
		On another island, Rasdhoo, with about 850 residents, a builder of dhonies, the stately boats that are the basic transportation of the Maldives, got a gift from the tsunami.
	www.thestate.com /mld/thestate/living/travel/12275018.htm (1522 words)

	Places to see in Maldives, Tourist attractions in Maldives, Places to visit in Maldives, Events in Maldives, Festivals ...
		Male', the capital of the Maldives, is the commercial center, seat of government and the location of many important historical and religious landmarks.
		Seenu is the 'second city' of the Maldives, and the resort here is the best base from which to visit traditional Maldivian island communities.
		In 1976 the British pulled out, but many of their employees, who spoke good English and had experience working for westerners, were well qualified for jobs in the soon-to-be-booming tourist industry.
	www.touristplacesinindia.com /maldives/tourist-attractions.html (780 words)

	Maldives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The early history of the Maldives is According to Maldivian legend a Sinhalese prince named Koimale was stranded with bride--daughter of the king of Sri Lanka --in a Maldivian lagoon and stayed on rule as the first sultan.
		Over the centuries the islands have been and their development influenced by sailors from on the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean littorals.
		In 1953 there was a brief abortive attempt a republican form of government after which the was reimposed.
	www.freeglossary.com /Maldives (483 words)

	Maldives Transportation, Maldives Transport Services, Maldives Travel and Transportation
		Dhoani are used as fishing vessels and as inter-island ferries throughout the Maldives.
		In a country where the International Airport is on an island all by itself, and where all the tourist resorts are on separate islands, the Speed Boat have come into its own in a manner that is purely Maldivian.
		When the windsurfer first arrived in the Maldives, some daring young persons began using it as a means of getting around.
	maldives.saarctourism.org /maldives-transportation.html (521 words)

	The Country of Maldives Overview
		An archipelago of 1190 coral islands stringed together, the Maldives has become a major tourist attraction lately for her azure seas, the golden beaches and the brilliant sun.
		History of the Maldives shows that Islamic, Buddhist, Portuguese and the British influences have played important roles in framing its culture.
		The international airport of the Maldives is visited by scheduled and chartered flights from the principal European and Asian cities.
	www.holidays-in-maldives.com /country-of-maldives.html (342 words)

	AllRefer.com - Maldives - Transportation and Communications \| Maldivian Information Resource
		Maldives has two airports with permanent-surface runways more than 2,440 meters long, one located adjacent to Male on Hulele Island, known as Male International Airport, and the other on Gan Island in the southernmost Addu Atoll, which is scheduled to become an international airport.
		Maldives has an active merchant shipping fleet used for import and export purposes, including ten cargo vessels, one container ship, and one oil tanker.
		The fishing dhoni is the traditional all-purpose vessel in Maldives.
	reference.allrefer.com /country-guide-study/maldives/maldives27.html (631 words)

	Maldives
		Specific inquiries should be addressed to the Maldives High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka at No. 24, Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 4, telephone (94) (11) 2580076/2586762/2500943, or the Maldives Mission to the U.N. in New York, telephone (212) 599-6194.
		Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime, prosecutable in the United States.
		Americans living or traveling in the Maldives are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website and to obtain updated information on travel and security within the Maldives.
	travel.state.gov /travel/maldives.html (1827 words)

	Transportation Maldives Asia Regional (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		during the winter holiday are the beaches of the Mauritius, Maldives and Seychelles...
		Chundo ensures unforgettable holiday on Maldives islandsKorea Herald (subscription), South Korea - Dec 19, 2006The Maldives, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, is...
		Malé in the Maldives, southwest of the sub-continent, has some 48,007...
	www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Asia/Maldives/Transportation (278 words)

	FISB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Transportation services in the Maldives have to be developed extensively, mainly because the islands are widely dispersed.
		With the expansion of tourism and trade, inter-island transportation has become increasingly more regular and frequent.
		The main modes of inter-island transport are water taxis, sea planes and helicopters which are owned and operated largely by private enterprises (including both foreign and local firms).
	www.investmaldives.com /infrastructure.htm (192 words)

	Port of Malé, Maldives
		Vessels operate from Maldives to many countries in the region and in the Middle East.
		The Republic of Maldives is a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean about 1029 miles (1656 km) (894 nautical miles) south of Bombay, India or about 417 mi (671 km) southwest of Sri Lanka.
		The islands that make up the Republic of Maldives are very small - the total area being around 298 square kilometres and Malé the capital island being only 450.6 acres.
	seaport.homestead.com /files/maldives.html (392 words)

	Transportation Of Maldives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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	www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/maldives_country_transportation.shtml (203 words)

	Maldives Transportation,Maldives Transportation Guide,Transportation Information of Maldives
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		Maldives, with its numerous sun kissed beaches and deep blue seas, is an ideal honeymoon destination
		Maldives is irresistible- you only need to indulge in order to experience.
	maldives.tourism-asia.net /maldives-transportation.html (258 words)

	Transportation In Maldives on Almondnet
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	:: Maldives Travel Guide :: Travel Guide
		When staying at resorts in the Maldives transportation is of little concern.
		Visitors who arrive in the country with previously booked reservations are normally met at the airport and escorted to the chosen resort by a boat, helicopter or seaplane.
		There is no need for transportation while on resort islands, as everything is within walking distance.
	www.maldivestravelguide.com /guide_tran.shtml (129 words)

	Maldives Airport,City Airports in Maldives,Airport Facility at Maldives
		Maldives Airport,City Airports in Maldives,Airport Facility at Maldives
		Hulule International Airport is the main connection between Maldives and the rest of the world.
		It is an island which is a short boat ride away from Male', the capital city.
	maldives.tourism-asia.net /maldives-airport.html (256 words)

	Top20Maldives.com - Your Top20 Guide to Maldives!
		The development tourism sector gave a major boost to the country's fledging traditional cottage industries such as mat weaving, lacquer work, handicraft, and coir rope making.
		In 2002, the Maldives applied as a country for membership, but was refused.
		Main article: Atolls of the Maldives The Maldives has 26 Natural atolls which have been divided into 20 administrative atolls and one city.
	www.top20maldives.com (1719 words)

	travel and transport in Maldives
		Set charge per person for the ferry service is USD 1/- during normal operating hours and a charge of USD 2/- per person after midnight.
		Since the airport island is geographically separate from the capital the only means of transport to the capital is by sea.
		If required a dhoni can be chartered to travel to Male'.
	www.corporatetravelsandtours.com /transport.php (153 words)

	Maldives travel internal - Maldives TravelPuppy
		There are also services to Hanimaadhoo in the north, although these islands will not be on most visitors’ itineraries.
		A number of companies operate twin-otter and float plan services around Maldives.
		The transfer from the airport to the resort islands may be an optional extra on the tour.
	travelpuppy.com /maldives/travelinternal.htm (240 words)

	Maldives Transportation - Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		The Dhoni is the traditional means of transport of the Maldives and is thought to have derived from the Arab Dhow.
		Yes, there are seaplanes but this is an expensive way to travel and only resorts which are far from the airport use seaplanes to transport their guests.
		When I reached Maldives, sometime at around 11pm, there were still boat services around every 10-15 minutes.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Maldives/Transportation-Maldives-BR-8.html (677 words)

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