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Geography
A string of pearls scattered over the deep
blue Indian Ocean - The first glimpse you
get of this fascinating atoll- formation confirms
two unique aspects of the Republic of Maldives.Not
only does it consist of the most beautiful
tropical islands, but 99% of its 90.000 km²
is covered by the sea. 1190 islands are spread
over 26 atolls, ringlike coral formations
enclosing a lagoon, which gives the Maldives
its unique paradise-like appearance. They
stretch for about 820 km from North to South,
130 km at the widest point and do not exceed
a length of 4.5 miles or an altitude of 6
feet above sea level. No more than 200 islands
are inhabited, the rest includes the 87 tourist
resorts and uninhabited islands, some of which
are used for drying fish or other agricultural
activities. The capital Malé, the seat
of government and the centre of trade, commerce,
business, health and education, is located
in the middle of the atoll chain, a small
island buzzing with the sounds and activities
of about 75.000 people which is about one
third of the population.
Atoll Formation
The atolls of the Maldives are formed from
coral structures, separated by lagoons. The
atolls are in fact part of a greater structure
known as the Laccadives-Chagos Ridge, which
stretches over 2000 kilometres. The islands
are low lying with the highest point at approximately
8 feet above sea level. 'Faru' or ring-shaped
reef structures form the atolls and these
reefs provide natural defense against wind
and wave action, on these delicate islands
