MALDIVES

MALDIVES

Maldives is a group of many small islets located close to the equator in the Indian Ocean. The beaches here are of coralline origin which is rare and indeed splendid. India and Maldives are related a lot. But not just India, the people of Maldives are a mix of Asian, African and Arabian origin. Maldives is a dream holiday spot but beware of the sun as the rays come at 90 degree angle. The Maldivian Dhoni, the traditional boat  is similar to the Arabian Dhow and made up of coconut tree wood in most cases as coconut trees are there everywhere on the islands. 

Maldives is the lowest lying country in the world at 1.5 metres above sea level. Bodu Beru is a traditional music in Maldives which reflects its relationship with East Africa. My only card from Maldives was sent by Emily and shows the Maldivian flag. The Maldives flag has various symbols and symbolic colors : Green for peace and the national Coconut Tree, a White Crescent for Islam and Red for the blood of their fights for independence. 

Maldivian Flag Postcard

Postmarked 12/11/2019 in Male