Introducing Maldives Perhaps the ultimate in long haul luxury‚ the Maldives is currently enjoying incredible growth again having bounced back from a series of disasters in the past few years including the coral bleaching wrought by el Niño and the horror of the 2004 tsunami. Indeed‚ so superior are its beaches‚ so cobalt blue its waters and so warm its welcome that the country has become a byword for paradise whether it be for honeymooners‚ sun worshippers or divers. A geological eccentricity nestled
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Maldives rising sea levels Population: 309‚000 Birth rate: 22.5 per 1000 Death rate: 3.5 per 1000 Republic of Maldives lies in the Indian Ocean as one of the flattest countries in the world‚ it is extremely vulnerable to rising sea level and the possibility of the country underwater in this century. The maldives consists of 1‚190 islands‚ Given mid–level scenarios for global warming emissions‚ 17 the Maldives is projected to experience sea level rise on the order of 1.5 feet (half
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Overview of the Maldives tourism industry Tourism in the Maldives took off in the early 1970s‚ The beginnings of tourism in the country saw the development of just two islands as resorts in 1972‚ with a capacity of just 280 beds. The supply of tourist accommodation has increased at a very steady rate. This increase was planned to meet the international tourist arrivals to the Maldives and at the end of year 2010 there were 25‚701 beds in the industry. This includes Resorts‚ Marinas‚ Hotels
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successful conclusion. Mr. President‚ Maldives being a nation of very small islands had to face the issues of shelter in its own special way. Due to the fragmented nature of the country‚ with the population distributed over a large number of small islands‚ provision of infrastructure to small pockets of population‚ on an effective and sustainable manner‚ required new thinking in planning. At present a very important policy related to human settlements in the Maldives is a new approach to regional planning
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How law is passed in Maldives. In Maldives laws are made in People’s Majlis. It’s the supreme authority for law-making by the Article 70 of the constitution. Article 70. “(a) The legislative authority of the Maldives shall be vested in the People’s Majlis.” In the Maldives there are 2 types of legislation considered by Parliament. These are: 1- Government Bills (Bills that are introduced by the Government) 2- Private Member Bills (Bills that are introduced by the Members whether individual
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Country at a Glance Maldives has deep blue seas‚ turquoise reefs‚ white sandy beaches and palm trees. It is also a place full of character‚ where its people have long spent their days languishing in the very essence of idyll living. While it is the perfect place to sit on a beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced on your hand‚ it is also a geographical marvel‚ knowing that there are thousands of fish swimming around the vivid corals just a few feet away from where you sit. Time:
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and Social Maldives is a beautiful island in the Indian Ocean that makes it the smallest country in the world population wise that attracts many tourists all year round. Maldives offers a wide variety of water activities such as surfboarding‚ diving and most importantly‚ snorkelling. The potential group of customers would be the younger aged tourists. Before the business expands their business there‚ they must look at a few aspects. Firstly‚ the language that is used in Maldives. Common language
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logical explanations. This is especially true in this multi-racial country of ours. Each community has its own pet beliefs. However there are certain beliefs. So this study will seek about some of the myths‚ beliefs and superstition in Maldives Society. Maldives has its own set of folklore both real and fantasy. Folklore started with the defining characteristics of the island life; the interaction of nature with human lives. Stories told by word of mouth blew out of proportion and by the time they
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impacts of Hospitality and Tourism Industry of Maldives By Mauroof Zakir 2011 1. Introduction of hospitality and tourism industry of Maldives An island nation in the middle of Indian Ocean‚ consisting of 26 coral atolls dominated by over 90% of Sea and its situated in about 700 km south west of Sri-Lanka is so call Maldives. In total‚ these geographical atolls contain about 1‚190 islands of which only less than 200 are inhabited. In the Maldives‚ the tourism industry is identical with resort
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Original: English TRADE POLICY REVIEW Report by MALDIVES Pursuant to the Agreement Establishing the Trade Policy Review Mechanism (Annex 3 of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization)‚ the policy statement by the Maldives is attached. Note: This report is subject to restricted circulation and press embargo until the end of the first session of the meeting of the Trade Policy Review Body on the Maldives. Maldives WT/TPR/G/221 Page 3 CONTENTS Page I. II.
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