Location

Southwest of Sri Lanka, on the equator.

Geography

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.

Climate

Generally warm and humid. Sun shines all year through. Average temperature around 29 - 32 degrees Celsius.

What to wear

Dress is generally casual. T-shirts and cotton clothing are most suitable. In Male', the capital island and other inhabited island

Local Time

GMT + 5 hours

Business Hours

From Sunday to Thursday 7.30 - 14.30 in the government sector and generally from 9.00 to 5.00 in the private sector, although most offices in the private sector open for a half day on Saturday. Weekend falls on Friday and Saturday.

Electricity

The electric system is 230-240 Volts -AC