Maldives

The Maldives is an equatorial nation made up of tiny pearl like islands in the Indian Ocean. The country is made up of 1192 islands that stretch for 871 kilometers. While the country is approximately 90,000 square kilometers in size, only 298 square kilometers are dry land. The islands are divided into two chains of 26 atolls.

The Maldives’ beauty extends beyond the water. About five percent of the world’s reefs, which are formed by both soft and hard corals, are found in the Maldives. These reefs are known for their vibrant color displays. One thousand different types of fish reside on the reefs. Large pelagic fishes like manta rays and whale sharks are also drawn to the Maldives by the abundance of nutrients brought in by the currents.