Tell about Maldives ?

Not only is the Maldives South Asia’s smallest country, it is the smallest Muslim country of any in the entire world.

The vast majority of flogging victims are women; recent statistics from 2006 accounted for 184 people who were convicted of having extra-marital sex and sentenced to be flogged.

When cruising, snorkeling, and diving, expect to see schools of blue and yellow-striped snappers and common lionfish, yellow boxfish and sometimes sea turtles. Regular and deep sea fishing is available.

In 2009, an 18-year-old mother was flogged 100 times, and later sent to the hospital for her injuries. She denied the charges as well, but was found guilty because she was pregnant. The two men accused with her were acquitted.

For those of an adventurous turn, choose from fly boarding, free diving, jet skis, kayaking, kite surfing, parasailing, surfing, wake boarding, water skiing, and underwater scooters.

Like other Muslim countries, the Maldives take their weekend on Friday and Saturday, not Saturday and Sunday as the western countries do.

The Maldives are ranked the world’s third most endangered nation due to flooding from climate change and global warming.

More than just religious devotion, the Maldives is known for its religious intolerance. Don’t disrespect or offend religious sensitivities in the Maldives, or you’re looking at a prison sentence. That includes bringing in any other religious idols or texts, pornography, or alcohol.

The 26 December 2004 tsunami resulting from an Indian Ocean floor earthquake caused serious damage to the infrastructures of 57 islands, caused 14 to be totally evacuated, and destroyed six completely.

More than just religious devotion, the Maldives is known for its religious intolerance. Don’t disrespect or offend religious sensitivities in the Maldives, or you’re looking at a prison sentence. That includes bringing in any other religious idols or texts, pornography, or alcohol.

There were 21 resort islands that closed due to serious damage and 108 deaths.

In 2011, UNESCO designated an area comprised of 75 islands as the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve.

This reserve has coral reefs as its most important habitat type in terms of sheer area as well as biodiversity of life. It supports approximately 250 species of coral and many other ocean life species.

The Maldives is home to five of the world’s seven species of marine turtles: the green turtle, the hawksbill, the olive ridley turtle, the loggerhead, and the leatherback turtle.

The parrot fish makes a huge contribution to the beauty of the Maldives’ beaches. The corrallite sand is the undigested coral they eat. One adult parrot fish can produce an estimated ton of sand per year

The Maldives is one of the world’s safest travel destinations. This is largely because of the isolation of its island resorts.

Accommodations for holiday travelers include guest houses, resorts, hotels and liveaboard opportunities on boats and yachts.

The Maldives Constitution was written in 1997, and specifies that citizens must be Muslim—it actually specifically forbids the following of any other religion. Convert, and you lose your right to citizenship. Instruction on the Islamic faith, history, and practice is part of the nationwide education curriculum, and there’s a government department established to provide religious guidance.

Home to 21 species of whale and dolphin, independent dolphin watching cruises by dhoni (traditional boats) can be arranged

So strict is their observance of religious traditions that foreign workers are encouraged to come and work at tourist destinations so citizens aren’t in contact with questionable items and activities.

The whale submarine allows you to explore the underwater world while staying perfectly dry.

Many people of the Maldives hold on to a strong belief in the supernatural, including black and white magic. In September 2013, a coconut was detained by police after being found loitering and acting suspicious during the presidential elections. The questionable young coconut was found outside a polling station, and was accused of being placed there to rig the election.

When cruising, snorkeling, and diving, expect to see schools of blue and yellow-striped snappers and common lionfish, yellow boxfish and sometimes sea turtles. Regular and deep sea fishing is available.

Coconuts are supposed to be a frequent ingredient in black magic spells and rituals; the police called in a white magician to examine the coconut for threats and curses. No such curses were found, and the magician deemed the coconut to be an innocent. No arrests were made, and we assume the coconut was released into the custody of his family.

For those of an adventurous turn, choose from fly boarding, free diving, jet skis, kayaking, kite surfing, parasailing, surfing, wake boarding, water skiing, and underwater scooters.