马尔代夫全面介绍(英文).ppt

The Maldives consists of approximately 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, along the north-south direction, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres. 马尔代夫的珊瑚群岛由约1,190兜在双链的26个环礁、沿著南北走向,遍及大约90,000平方公里。 Comfortable climate the history of madives History reveals that the islands have been populated for over 3,000 years ago. Early settlers were travellers on the Silk Route and from the Indus Valley Civilisation. Inherently warm, friendly and hospitable by nature, it is easy to feel comfortable and relaxed with a Maldivian. A proud history and rich culture evolved from the first settlers who were from various parts of the world travelling the seas in ancient times. The Maldives has been a melting pot of different cultures as people from different parts of the world came here and settled down. Some of the local music and dance for instance resemble African influences. Many of the traditions are strongly related to the seas and the fact that life is dependent on the seas around us. local customs and practices The Maldives swimming naked is illegal. Women travel must wear shirts,covering their bodies,and men cannot wear shorts. Tourism in the Maldives is carefully managed. The countrys tourism master plan identifies both the underwater environment and the intrepid explorer factor as major attractions. The lack of local resources makes it necessary to import virtually everything a visitor needs, from furniture to fresh vegetables. The strategy has been to develop a limited number of quality resorts, each on its own uninhabited island, free from traffic, crime and commercialism. Beautiful scenery The seawater is seawater. Coral reef is attractively bright-colored, The undersea world is full of odd unreal colour. The island appears simple, nature, All of the secular troubles vanished(消失的) without a trace in this fresh wind, Peace and tranquility will washing the soul as new. blue ocean coral reef The buildings on a typical resor