Maldives - Wikipedia
WEBThe Maldives consists of 1,192 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, that stretch along a length of 871 kilometres (541 miles) north to south, 130 kilometres (81 miles) east to west, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), of which only 298 km 2 (115 sq mi) is dry land, making this one of the world's most ...
Geography of the Maldives - Wikipedia
WEBIt consists of approximately 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometers, making this one of the most geographically dispersed countries in the world.
Maldives Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBNov 9, 2020 · Maldives is an archipelagic nation with a total land area of 298 sq. km in the Indian Ocean. It is Asia's smallest country. Here, over 1,110 islands are grouped into a double chain of 26 atolls.
Maldives | History, Points of Interest, Location, & Tourism
WEB3 days ago · Maldives, independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean. It consists of a chain of about 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks (some 200 of which are inhabited), grouped in clusters, or atolls. The islands extend more than 510 miles (820 km) from north to south and 80 miles (130 km) from east to west.
The 12 Best Islands in the Maldives to Visit in 2024 - Travellers …
WEBJan 3, 2024 · The Maldives are a chain of more than 1,000 islands in the Indian Ocean, famous for their white sand beaches and clear, blue water with thriving coral reefs just off the coasts. Visiting the Maldives is a dream for travelers who love tropical destinations.
Geology of the Maldives - Wikipedia
WEBThe geology of the Maldives formed beginning 68 million years ago as a hotspot which produced the Deccan Traps in India. As India moved northward, the hotspot generated an island chain in the Indian Ocean, which includes Mauritius and Réunion.
Visit Maldives - Discover Maldives > Geography
WEBThe islands are grouped into a double chain of 26 atolls. The country’s unique geography mesmerizes the visitor. Reefs that offer bands of color, tiny jewel-like islands rimmed with the whitest of soft sand surrounded by the clearest shallow waters that one can imagine.
Where Are the Maldives? - WorldAtlas
WEBAug 16, 2017 · Officially known as the Republic of Maldives, the tropical nation is made up of a chain of about 1,192 coral islands in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is located southwest of Sri Lanka and has a population of nearly 3.6 million.
Where are the Maldives? - The Maldives Expert
WEBJan 14, 2019 · The Maldives is comprised of 1,192 coral islands that form a double chain of 26 atolls running in a north-south direction and spanning roughly 35,000 square miles.
The Islands of Maldives: Discover Paradise on Earth
WEBOf the more than 1190 tropical islands that make the paradise that is Maldives, only about 200 are inhabited. Of the remaining islands about a 150 have been developed into exotic resort islands that offer tourists their own hideaway – hidden away from all the hectic hustle and bustle of city life.