Interesting Things About Paradise Maldives

Maldives was founded by an expelled prince. Before being a Muslim country, the island nation was once a Buddhist. Interesting facts about paradise Maldives The Maldives Island is located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, made up of 1,190 atolls spanning more than 90,000 km². Maldives has 90% of the area is seawater and owns a 3,000 year old culture and a modern educational system. Here are many more interesting facts: Maldives is a chain of islands of many important trade routes

. The first people to officially settle these islands came from India around 269 BC. Legend has it that there was no government in the past, but just a community of peace lovers, worshiping the sun and water. The first kingdom was founded by the son of King Kalinga, India, Prince Sri Soorudasaruna Adeettiya The king was not satisfied with his son and sent him to the Maldives, also known as Dheeva Maari.



Maldives early history mixed with legend. Ancient kings are mostly known for their accounts. Seabed Meetings Climate change and sea level rise are threatening the survival of the Maldives. Some islands have to be migrated due to sea level rise and freshwater encroachment. To draw attention to this concern, President Mohamed Nasheed moved his October 2009 cabinet meeting into the ocean. The President and 13 members of the government wearing diving equipment, sitting on a table on the sea floor, President Mohamed Nasheed during a 2009 cabinet meeting. Photo: Telegraph 98% of adults are literate.



98% of adults can read and write, a leap from 70% in 1978. Residents are scattered across about 200 islands. Therefore, uniform education system is very difficult. With 35% of the population under the age of 18, education is the key to a bright future. With the help of UNICEF, the Maldives has been implementing a homogeneous education system since 1978. They built Teacher Centers, using the internet for distance teaching. As a result, 100% of children go to primary school. Meanwhile, according to the US Department of Education, in the past 10 years, the country still has 14% of the population illiterate.



Maldives used to be a Buddhist country Visitors to the Maldives must comply with local regulations and Islamic tradition. However, few people know that Maldives was originally a Buddhist country. By the 12th century, the Maldives transformed into an Islamic state when Muslim men followed the merchants here. In the 16th century, the archipelago became a Portuguese colony. They try to spread Christianity but fail. The law requires the President and his cabinet members to be Muslims. Rich marine life In many places, each whale-watching tour takes hours on a boat to see just one or two whales, unfortunately not found. Meanwhile, visitors can watch whales at any location in the Maldives with numbers 1,500 to 2,500 whales and dolphins.



At any time of the year, about 10-12 species of whales and dolphins live around the coral reefs. A herd of whales can be up to 200 individuals. The Maldives is also famous for the largest species in the world - the whale shark, 5.5 to 10 meters long, and with whale sharks in Madives. The use of alcoholic beverages outside of the resort is prohibited Visitors to the Maldives must respect and abide by traditional Islamic regulations. Alcohol is prohibited, can only be used on the premises of hotels and resorts. It is illegal to import banned goods such as pork and pork products. During the month of Ramanda, visitors must avoid eating, drinking, and smoking in public.



In addition, nudity and semi-nudity on the beach or even in resorts are not allowed. Whip to punish adulterers Adulterers will be brought to the public and beaten with a whip. In fact, the majority of people whipped are women. According to 2006 statistics, 184 women were whipped and only 38 were men. Most of the men accused are denied and released. In 2009, an 18-year-old young mother was whipped 100 times and was hospitalized. She pleaded not guilty but was accused of being pregnant. The two men involved in the girl were tried again for innocence.



Extreme religion The people of the Maldives are notoriously intolerant of those who offend their religion. Visitors should pay attention if they do not want to be imprisoned. Crimes such as drug trafficking, carrying any other religious idols, pornography or alcoholic beverages are punishable. Homosexual relations can also go to jail. The 1997 Constitution of the Maldives stipulates that citizens of this country must be Muslim, not accepting any other religion. If you change your religion, it means the loss of citizenship. Believe in spells Most Maldives people have a strong belief in supernatural powers, including the use of spells. In September 2013, a young coconut was seized by police after finding signs of suspicion appeared outside a presidential election venue, intending to settle the election results.



Coconut is an ingredient.

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