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Introduction
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
1,190 coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls.
Stretches 820 kilometres north to south and 120 kilometres east to west.
202 are inhabited, 87 are exclusive resort islands.
Geography
The atolls of the Maldives are formed from coral structures, separated
by lagoons. The atolls are part of a greater structure known as the
Laccadives-Chagos Ridge, which stretches over 2000 kilometres. The
islands are low lying with the highest point at approximately 8 feet
above sea level. 'Faru' or ring-shaped reef structures form the atolls
and these reefs provide natural defense against wind and wave action, on
these delicate islands. |
