Little-known Things About The Flattest Country In The World

Maldives is made up of about 1,200 islands with an altitude of no more than 2.4 m above sea level.
Little-known things about the flatest country in the Maldives
As a country in Asia, the Maldives is about 800 km southwest of Sri Lanka. With white sand beach and deep blue water, this place is one of the most famous resort destinations in the world. Among the millions of visitors who come here every year, not many people know about the interesting things about this country

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Made up of 1,200 islands
Of the 1,200 islands in the Indian Ocean that make up the Maldives, about 200 are inhabited. In which, the capital Malé (Kafuu island) is the most populated place, estimated at more than 100,000 people. The remaining islands are used for various activities, mainly for tourism
It is the flatest country in the world
The Maldives has flat terrain and there are no islands 2.



4 m above sea level. This makes the Maldives in the list of countries affected by sea level rise. According to Express UK, the "terrestrial paradise" may disappear in the next few decades, due to the phenomenon of global warming.
Addu Atoll is the highest place in the Maldives. Photo: Travel Padi.
Alcohol is only legal in the resort
Alcohol, beer or alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Maldives. The only place these drinks are legal is in hotels and resorts Here, the people mainly use imported tea and Raa (a fermented beverage, extracted from palm tree trunks).




Friday and Saturday are weekends
Unlike Western countries, the working day in Maldives starts from Sunday to Thursday every week. Weekends in this Muslim country will fall on Friday and Saturday.
There is a glowing beach
Between June and October, in the island of Vaadloo, in the administrative area of Raa Island, Maldives will appear luminescent beaches. This phenomenon is the result of a chemical reaction between a glowing plankton and oxygen. This creature usually lives in the Indian Ocean, especially around the islands between summer and winter. They glow when there are effects such as waves crashing, moving ships. So visitors can use hands and feet to create beautiful light streaks on the Maldives beach.
Abundant nature
With 99% of the area being sea, the Maldives possesses rich fauna and flora, especially coral.



There are more than 2,000 fish species and more than 5,000 coral reefs, with some species such as stingrays, sea anemones, jellyfish and sharks.
Snorkelling is another popular tourist attraction in the Maldives. Photo: Dive Report.
In particular, the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve was recognized by UNESCO in 2011. This is the place to keep the largest coral reefs in the Indian Ocean and many endangered species such as green turtles, hawk turtles, Fierce nurse sharks. The Maldives is one of the best scuba diving spots in the world. Just a few meters from the shore, you can swim with colorful creatures and explore coral through the glass.
Not just a luxury destination
Referring to the Maldives, many tourists think of a luxury destination with villas on the water.



In essence, this place is suitable for all visitors, with many services from mid-range to high-end. Many resorts on private islands offer vacation packages starting at $ 200 per person, per night. The cost includes transportation, accommodation, meals and activities on the beach. Alternatively, you can also choose to stay on a private island with hotels starting at $ 100.
With exclusive services, Club Med Kani is the ideal resort for family vacation. Photo: Amazing Our World.
Many hotels and restaurants under water
Traveling to the Maldives, visitors will have memorable memories inside the restaurant and hotel under the water. Including Subix restaurant, Niyama archipelago resort; underwater rooms at the Manta Resort; Ithaa Undersea restaurant, resort of Rangali island.




According to Lan Huong / Vnexpress
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