Maldives, Tropical paradise in South Asia.
The Maldives is a chain of 26 atolls, made up of more than 1,000 coral islands.
The Maldives became a self-governing country within the Commonwealth in 1965 and then a republic in 1968.
Dhivehi is the language spoken in all parts of the Maldives.
Tourism is the largest economic industry in the Maldives.
The Maldives has the lowest ground level of any country in the world.
Inception: July 26, 1965
Capital city: Malé
Population: 436330
Website: visitmaldives.com
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The Minicoy Island Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep, India.
Vizhinjam Lighthouse is situated near Kovalam beach on the Arabian Sea coast.
The Vizhinjam cave temple features exquisite rock-cut sculptures representing the incarnation of Lord Shiva.
Shankumugham Beach is a popular beach and tourist destination located in Thiruvananthapuram district, India.
Karikkakom Devi Temple is a revered shrine located in the Thiruvananthapuram district.
The Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Temple is an architectural wonder adorned with intricate carvings.
