Maldives FAQ

In the Maldives, they speak the Maldivian language Hafaadu. This ancient form of Semitic language is traditionally used on all the mountain islands of the Maldives. For tourists, bilingualism is usually used. When choosing a place to stay in the Maldives, ask for the services of a helpful volunteer translator. But in tourist places, everyone communicates in English without problems. By the way, there are several restaurants on Thoddoo where they will be able to speak Russian with you without any problems, since their owners are our fellow countrymen.

In the Maldives, houses are called “aeli” or “hotels”. Aelis are primitive houses made of natural materials. They are square in shape and are tightly packed together to create a closed space. Hotels, on the other hand, are large houses equipped with everything necessary for living.

The Maldives is an island nation located in the South Sea and consists of 1,200 islands. Its official name is the Democratic Republic of the Maldives. The Maldives are located between the Indian and Arabian Seas and attract millions of tourists from all over the world.

The Maldives were geographically formed about five million years ago, as a result of changes in sea levels following tsunamis and volcanic activity. The islands were completely covered by the sea, and only since 1875 have they risen above the surface. These changes created different ecological communities that significantly influenced the development of Maldivian culture.

The Maldives has a forced sewerage system, which consists of a network of tunnels and conductors that extend from each house to the sea beaches. Waste water and used liquids are drained through boreholes after bedding, and snow and other debris are used as fertilizer for the equipped sea beaches.

The Maldives is home to Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, built in the 1960s. The airport consists of two parallel runways for takeoff and landing, and also has a platform enclosed by turnstiles.

There are many rural ways to sunbathe in the Maldives. You can either sunbathe on the beach or enjoy the rays in one of the nearby hotels. Protect your body with appropriate sun protection and do not forget to bring a headband or sunglasses for long periods of sun exposure.

In the Maldives there is respect for visitors from Russia and standard rules of conduct apply to both Russian visitors and other foreign guests. In general, the local population is friendly and willing to expand their acquaintance with a large number of travelers.

There are several methods available to transfer money to the Maldives, including bank transfers, currency conversions, and international payments. The main ones are using bank transfers, as well as credit card payments, PayPal, or other payment aggregators. It is necessary to take into account the rules and laws of the Maldives to avoid problems when transferring money.

The bats in the Maldives are called Fruit Bats, they are small birds that are observed around the islands. They usually live in trees and are often observed during the day, others are active at night.

The Maldives uses the Indian Rupee (INR) as the official currency. The Indian state banking system does not operate, so local Maldivian banks use their own currency transactions. In addition, the Maldives also accepts US Dollars (USD) and Euros (EUR) for payments and purchases.

In the Maldives archipelago in the past 150 years there have been tsunamis with sizes of about 5.5. The risk of damage and natural disasters from tsunamis in the Maldives is quite high, it is estimated at once in 50-100 years.

It is prohibited to export shells and other rare and marine corals from the Maldives. It is also prohibited to export fish, other living marine property, fish skeletal parts and archaeological remains recovered from the Maldives. All visitors must obtain special permits before exporting any marine fauna from this country by any means.