Thousands of atolls lying, like strings of pearls, on crystalline waters populated by multicolored fish
Sun, sand and sea, a thousand paradise islands, huge lagoons e infinite shades of blue and turquoise, gardens of underwater corals: a perfect natural combination for ideal holidays. But there is much more to the Maldives.
Le 1190 coral islands they form an archipelago of 26 atolls and, of these, 202 islands are inhabited, while 87 are dedicated exclusively to tourist resorts. A string of pearls thrown onto the deep blue of theIndian Ocean. It's the first impression you have of this fascinating formation atolls. The Republic of Maldives is made up of some of the most beautiful tropical islands and 99 percent is covered by the sea.
The capital, Alas, the seat of government and center of commerce, is located in the middle of the chain of atolls. It is a small island that teems with the activity of its 75 thousand inhabitants, who form one third of the population. The atolls of the Maldives are made of coral structures separated by lagoons. They are part of a larger structure called the backbone Laccadive-Chagos which extends for over 2000 km. The islands are very low, with the highest point at 2,50 m above sea level and, for this reason, it is feared they may disappear submerged by the ocean due to global warming.
The ring-shaped structure or “Faru” dei coral reefs it gives life to the atolls and is a natural defense against wind and waves. The tourist atolls are baah, Northern woes, Misery South, Ari Nord, Ari Sud, धालु e They enter, the furthest from the capital. They can be reached by speed boat or Dhoni, the typical Maldivian boat, but also by air, with small seaplanes that fly on the surface of the water.
Boat lovers will opt for a traveling cruise, to discover the numerous beaches and fantastic seabeds, while those who love relaxation will prefer to choose an island where they can relax and not think about anything anymore.
