Maldives A country of Asia.
The Maldives are an island nation formed by a double chain of 26 atolls. It is the smallest Asian country by population and by land area. There are about 400,000 residents and the total area is less than 300 sq km / 115 sq miles (and the official statistics say "Approximately 100% water). It also holds the distinction of the lowest country on the planet with an average ground level of just 1.5m / 5ft. (Seems pretty promising for diving doesn't it?) Helpful Maldives Atoll & Diving Terms Falhu - Lagoon surrounded by a reef Faru - Large reef that is exposed at low tide Finolhu - Island with no coconut trees Fushi - Large island on the outer reefs usually Futtaru - A reef where waves break Giri - Small coral bommie just below the surface Haa - A clearing in a lagoon Kandu - Inside an atoll Kandu Olhi - Channel Maa Kandu - Outside an atoll Thila - Coral reef just below the surface Vilu - Deep water in a lagoon

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Top 10 Operators in Maldives

1. Maafushi Dive South Malé Atoll, Laccadive Sea
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3. Dream Catcher 2 Malé Atoll
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5. Aquafanatics South Malé Atoll, Laccadive Sea
6. Dive Bandos Malé Atoll, Laccadive Sea
7. Divers Baros Maldives Malé Atoll, Laccadive Sea
8. Ocean-Pro Meeru Malé Atoll, Laccadive Sea
9. Euro-Divers Club Med Kani Resort Malé Atoll, Laccadive Sea
10. Amphibiya Laccadive Sea

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• Addu Atoll
• Ari Atoll
• Felidhe Atoll
• Kuredu
• Lhaviyani Atoll
• Malé Atoll
• North Nilandhe Atoll
• Rasdhoo Atoll
• South Maalhosmadulu Atoll
• South Malé Atoll
• South Nilandhe Atoll

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