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| Country | Maldives | |
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| The search for a province ends with the state | ||
| Residents | 133.019 (2014) | |
| height | 2 m | |
| Tourist info web | visitmaldives.com | |
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times is the main island with the capital of the same name Maldives.
background
With over 42,000 inhabitants / km² one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
getting there
By plane
The 1 Male airport
(IATA: MLE) lies on the island Shell not far from Male. Many charter companies fly to the airport from Europe, with some remaining tickets being available on the open market. Regular connections are maintained by Austrian (from Vienna), SriLankan (from London-Heathrow and Frankfurt). Another alternative are the airlines Emirates and Qatar, whereby a change in Dubai or Doha is necessary. Once at the airport, you will likely get on one of the numerous water taxis. These small seaplanes connect the capital with the country's many atolls and islands.
Since 2018 the 1 China-Maldives Friendship Bridge finished, which connects the islands of Male and Huluhle and eliminates the need to use the ferry.
By boat
Other islands in the Malé Atoll can be reached by boat / ferry from the 2 Ferry Jetties on the north shore of the island. It should be noted that Dhonis at certain times or when full departure, the general price applies (“Don't pay the ferryman, until he gets you to the other side”). Happy to be in the Dhonis organizes "special trips" with a foreigner boarding an empty boat without being asked, where at the end "charter prices" are charged for a full boat 3 Vilingili Ferry Terminal also serves other routes. Right next to it is the tsunami memorial. The ferries from Sri Lanka were discontinued years ago.
mobility
On foot. There are three bus routes to public transport on the islands. Taxis run regardless of the route at a flat rate of Rs 20 (surcharge after midnight).
Tourist Attractions
Mosques
- 2 Al Sultan Mohammed mosque
Buildings
Monuments
- 3 Tsunami Monument
Museums
- 4 National Museum. This was stormed and looted by demonstrators in 2012. Buddhist “idols” had aroused the disgust of the mob.
Streets and squares
Parks
- 5 Sultan Park
various
- 1 National stadium
activities
shop
- 1 fish market
- 2 Fruit and vegetable market
kitchen
nightlife
None.
accommodation
On surrounding atolls
- Upscale
security
health
- 1 Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Kan’baa aisaarani went. Tel.: 960 333 5211. The only real hospital in the country.
Practical advice
- 2 Main post, 26 Boduthakurufaanu Magu. Open: Sun.-Thu. 9.00-19.00.
- 3 Post office with philatelic counter. Open: Sun.-Thu. 8.00-15.00.
- 4 German consulate (Honorary Consul Dr. Ibrahim Maniku), 39 Orchid Magu, PO Box 20-15, Malé. Tel.: 960 3322 971, Fax: 960 3322 678.
- Consulate of Austria (Honorary Consul Mr. Ali Nordeen), 39 Orchid Magu, PO Box 20-15. Tel.: 960 3332 254, Fax: 960 3322 678.
trips
To the surrounding atolls, although a permit may be required.
literature
Travel guides are in Country article mentioned.
Web links
- An official website is not known. Please open Wikidata add.
