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Powered by JRank Countries and Their Cultures Countries and Their Cultures Ja-Ma M ALDIVES C ULTURE N AME Maldivian O RIENTATION Identification. Location and Geography. The twenty-six coral atolls contain 1,190 very small islands of which 198 are inhabited. Most of the islands are close to the atoll enclosure reef, and some are still in the process of forming. The longest is Gan in Adu atoll. Because the islands are coral-based, they are flat and low-lying. As a result, the water table is high. However, the islands are protected from the elements by the reef and rarely have major storms. In the older islands a larger layer of topsoil has formed, and these islands are covered with coconut trees, breadfruit, and dense shrubs. Agricultural potential is limited by the high alkalinity of the soil and its poor water retention. However, people grow vegetables, fruits, and yams. The climate is warm and tropical. Seasonal changes are determined by the two yearly monsoons. The season of the northeast monsoon is characterized by dry, mild winds, and generally extends from December to April. The southwest monsoon, although irregular, extends from May until August and brings heavy rains and wind. The northern atolls are drier, while the southern atolls are wetter. The humidity is fairly high throughout the year.

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Oceana Maldives Holidays - Over 100 Resorts and Hotels... Skip to Content Jump to Main Navigation and Login Jump to additional Information Search, View and Navigation Home About us Maldives Visit Maldives ... Contact us Maldives Quick Facts Geography History Culture ... Malé - The capital Maldives Culture Culture - traditional dresses, Dances, Bodu Beru, Ethnicity The origins of the Maldivian people are shrouded in mystery. The First settlers may well have been from Sri Lanka and Southern India. Some say Aryans, who sailed in their reed boats from Lothal in the Indus Valley about 4,000 years ago, probably followed them. Archeological evidence suggests the existence Hinduism and Buddhism before the country embraced Islam in 1153 A.D.Not surprisingly, the faces of today’s Maldivian display the features of various faces that inhabit the lands around the Indian Ocean shipping and maritime routes, the Maldives has long been a melting pot for African, Arab and South East Asian mariners. Language The language of the Maldivians is Dhivehi, a language which is placed in the Indro-Indian group of languages. Dhivehi with its roots in Sanskrit and according to some researchers Elu, an ancient form of Sinhala, (spoken in Sri Lanka), is strongly influenced by the major lanuguages of the region. The language has been influenced heavily from Arabic since the advent of the Islam in 1153 and English in more recent times, especially since the introduction of English as a medium of education in the early 1960s. Given the wide dispersion of islands it is not surprising that the vocabulary and pronunciation vary from atoll to atoll, with the difference being more significant in the dialects spoken in the southernmost atolls.

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Asia - Maldives - Culture And Geography Your definitive travel guide Home Guides Hotels Flights ... More Accommodation Farm holidays Camping Vacation Rentals Hostels ... Restaurants Useful tools Videos Getting around Ferries Travelers' tips Travelogues Page: Home Asia Maldives > Culture and Geography Share Destination Maldives Culture and Geography Quick facts and information about culture and geography of Maldives About When to Visit Maldives Culture and Geography Economy Health and Safety ... Maldives Images Attractions Tourism Guide Attractions in Maldives Places to visit Maldives Accommodation Resort and Spa Getting Around Flights to Maldives Food and Drink Entertainment Events and Entertainment Join Travelers Enter your reviews, photos and travelogue about Maldives Properties Enter Your property for free to Maldives Companies Publish Your travel services to Maldives Reviewed by: Editorial Staff Overall rating: Culture and Geography The first settlers came from South India and Sri Lanka , with the Arabs reaching the Maldives in the twelfth century. The Arabs were followed by the Europeans in the sixteenth century, led by the Portuguese, Dutch, French and finally the British. The Maldives became a

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The Best Tropical Islands Bali Barbados Boracay ... Contact Us Maldives Culture The Maldivian ethnic identity is a blend that reflects the peoples who settled on the islands, reinforced by religion and language. Maldivian culture is derived from a number of sources, but most specifically from Sri Lanka and southern India. The Maldives are now a mostly Muslim nation and because of that, it is very conservative. The official language of the Maldives is Dhivehi but English is used widely in commerce and increasingly taught in government schools. The islands have a class system but they are not as rigid as neighboring countries India and Sri Lanka. Rank is based on many factors such occupation, wealth, Islamic virtue, and family ties. Most members of the social elite are located in Male with the lower class in the outlying islands or working on the resorts. Outside of the resorts, Male is the only location where foreign and domestic populations are likely to interact as casual contact between locals and foreigners is frowned upon. The Maldives tries very hard to protect its unique and strong Muslim culture. Looking for more detailed information? Click on the topics below:

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