The Republic of Maldives is a country made up of a group of islands. It used to be a British colony. It is made up of seven provinces. Central and North are the most important. The 26 atolls that make up the country are in the Indian Ocean south-southwest of India. They are in Southern Asia. It is the smallest country in Asia, with an area of only 300 square kilometers. Most of the country's land is flat coral and beaches. It has a tropical climate that is hot and humid with monsoons. About 379,270 people make up the whole population. Male is the country's capital and largest city, with a population of 215,879 people. Addu City, Fuvahmulah, and Kulhudhuffushi are also important places to live. Velana International Airport (MLE), which has more than 2 million passengers a year, is the country's largest international airport. The airport is the main way for tourists to get to the Maldives and gives them access to places all over the world.
Most of the Maldives' culture comes from the Arabic and Islamic worlds. Most of the people there say that they are Muslims. The main language is called Divehi. Sharia law is the foundation of Maldivian law, and English common law is only used for business. A presidential republic is the type of government. Every five years, there are elections, and the President is chosen directly by the people.
The Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVW) is the official currency. The economy is open, and the country has a GDP of about $8.6 billion. The average income of its people is $23,154. Most of the GDP comes from the service and industry sectors. Most of the money that the country makes comes from tourism. Besides tourism, the fishing and fish processing industries are also very important to a lot of people.
There are many natural tourist attractions in the Maldives, which makes it a very popular place to visit for people from all over the world. It is known for its long beaches and resorts on islands in the middle of nowhere. The capital, Male, Hulhumale Island, Maafushi, Utheemu, Veligandu Island, and the Banana Reef are some of the most popular places to visit. The most popular things to do by tourists are fishing, water sports, hiking in nature, and diving. Every year, about 1.5 million tourists from all over the world come to visit the country.
According to the SovSpot Passport Ranking Index, the Maldivian passport is now ranked 61st. It allows citizens of 87 countries to travel without a visa. It receives a medium mobility score as a result of this. Visa-free entry and visas on arrival are available to Maldivian passport holders in countries such as Singapore, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates. Maldivian passport holders, on the other hand, need a visa to enter roughly 142 countries throughout the world, which necessitates fairly extensive trip planning. The European Union as a whole, the United States, and Australia are all visa-required destinations.
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The number of countries Maldives passport holders can enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) and those Maldives passport holders can enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization is added up to determine the Maldives passport ranking relative to other global passports (eTA). There are now 54 visa-free countries for Maldives passport holders, 32 visa-on-arrival countries for Maldives passport holders, and 1 eTA destination. Maldives passport holders can access a total of 87 countries without a visa, by visa on arrival, or using an eTA. As a result, the Maldives passport is ranked 61 in the world.; In addition to these Maldives visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, Maldives passport holders must apply for a physical visa or an eVisa to visit 142 other countries (i.e. visa required countries).
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