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The Maldives are traveling because of their small climate fluctuations almost all year round. Exceptions are the months of May / June (northeast monsoon, or Iruvai) and Sept. / Oct. (Southwest monsoon, or Hulangu) if each of the monsoon ansteht Exchange, the sometimes violent storms and hurricane force brings. As an ideal travel time are therefore the months of the European winter. Transition months like November and April are very quiet and have very clear water. Surfers should be aware that in the autumn and spring, each about two weeks there is no wind, when the monsoon changes direction. Then there are ideal times for divers, while May and October usually provide optimal conditions for windsurfers. When plankton-rich water predominates (July to September), the visibility is less than ideal for divers, but the chance to sift large fish is considerably higher at this time.

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The Maldives (or Maldive Islands) (or), officially the Republic of Maldives, is an island nation consisting of a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is located south of India's Lakshadweep islands, and about seven hundred kilometers (435 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka. The Maldives' twenty-six atolls encompass a territory featuring 1,192 islets, roughly two hundred of which are inhabited by local communities.
The name "Maldives" derives from Maale Dhivehi Raajje ("The Island Kingdom under the authority of Malé")." Some scholars believe that the name "Maldives" derives from the Sanskrit maladvipa, meaning "garland of islands", or from mahila dvipa, meaning "island of women", but these names are not found in ancient Sanskrit literature. Instead, classical Sanskrit texts mention the "Hundred Thousand Islands" (Lakshadweepa); a generic name which would include not only the Maldives, but also the Laccadives and the Chagos island groups. Some medieval Arab travellers such as Ibn Batuta called the islands "Mahal Dibiyat" from the Arabic word Mahal ("palace")". This is the name presently inscribed in the scroll of the Maldive state emblem. (...) more....

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Passport required. Tourist visa issued upon arrival for 30 days validity, no charge (for stays longer than 30 days, you must apply at the immigration office in Maldives). Visitors must have proof of hotel reservations, onward/return transportation and sufficient funds. Check with the Maldives Mission to the U.N. in New York (212/599-6195) for further information. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Maldives, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

The Maldives is not a cheap holiday destination, because almost everything that tourists need to be introduced,. Thus, mainly the prices of food and drinks at a high level: The main meal will cost around 15 levels, a pizza 8 euros. For a Coke are about 2 calls for a beer 3 euros. Night fishing with crickets will cost 15-20 Euro. Currency: The Maldivian currency is Ruffiya (in reference) to the Indian rupee. 1 Ruffiya (MVR) = 100 Lari. Notes are 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Ruffiya, coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25 and 50 lari and 1 Ruffiya. Currency restrictions: The import or export of local currency is prohibited. At the airport before leaving Hulule is the possibility zurückzutauschen Maldivian money. All facilities settle in U.S. dollars, even while shopping in Male 'or on the islands inhabited by locals, you can pay in U.S. dollars. Currency exchange: in Malé, there are several banks that have open weekdays 8-13.30 Clock (except Fri). On the islands of Currency Exchange) is only possible at the hotel reception (lower price. Payment: has proven itself for safety's sake the transportation of travelers' checks in U.S. dollars or in euros. Credit cards: Many hotels and resorts accept American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard / Eurocard and Visa.

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Not only do they will take great care in the first days in bed at night turns off the air conditioning. Strenuous exercise should only exercise in the morning or evening hours and are avoided in the first days of the blazing sun. When snorkeling should your ears with ear drops of pre-and post-treated to prevent infection. Make sure that your first aid kit is equipped with it. Vaccinations are zzt. not mandatory. It is however a vaccination against cholera as well as a booster of tetanus vaccination. A malaria prophylaxis is not necessary. In Malé, there are two well-equipped hospitals: ADK Hospital Sosun Magu, Tel 314 73 71 00; Indira Gandhi Hospital, Tel 333 53 35. In an emergency, seconded by Malé, a doctor with the boat, usually the patient must be brought to the treatment but there (need own transport) to be paid. It makes sense, therefore, a travel health insurance, not because German health insurance companies to pay doctor and hospital bills from the Maldives. If serious illness, you should contact their diplomatic representation. At the hotel there are small islands of ambulances, which are intended to supply to small injuries, and also hold the medication. In Malé, there is a pharmacy near the hospital.

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