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“人间天堂”马尔代夫The Maldives Facts 国家概况 Republic of Maldives Capital City: Mal? Area: 298 sq km Population: 301,475 Official Language: Maldivian Divehi Religion: Sunni Muslim Currency: Rufiyaa (Rf) 马尔代夫共和国 首都：马累 面积：298平方公里（陆地面积） 人口：30.1457万 官方语言：迪维希语 宗教：伊斯兰教（逊尼派） 货币：拉菲亚 Resorts in the Maldives woo tourists with promises of “the last paradise on earth”, and if your idea of paradise is a pristine tropical island with swaying palm trees, pure white beaches and brilliant turquoise lagoons, then the Maldives will not disappoint. It’s also a major destination for scuba divers, who come for the fabulous coral reefs and the wealth of marine life. It’s also great for surfing and fishing, but it’s not a place for low budget backpackers or amateur anthropologists who want to travel independently and live as the locals do. Visas are required for most nationalities, but are free and can be obtained on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. While it’s always hot and humid, the southwest monsoon period from May to November see the most rain and storms. Daytime temperatures hit about 30? all year round and lows average around 24?. Daytime sea breezes also help take the edge off but nights can be quite muggy. 马尔代夫的名胜之地以“地球上最后的乐园”为标榜，吸引着游客，如果在你看来乐园就是一个有着摇曳的棕榈树、纯白色的海滩和明亮的青绿色泻湖且古朴如初的热带岛屿，那么马尔代夫就不会令你失望。 对于那些为了绝妙的珊瑚礁和丰富的海洋生物而来的深潜活动玩家来说，这里也是一个重要的目的地。而且这里也非常适合冲浪和钓鱼，但是却不适合那些资金并不宽裕、想要独自旅行并像当地人一样生活的背包客以及业余人类学家。虽然大多数外国人都需要有签证，但一经前来便可免费获得停留期最多为30天的签证。 尽管那里终年湿热，但是降雨和风暴在5月至11月的西南季风期最为频繁。全年白天气温高达30摄氏度左右，而最低气温则维持在24摄氏度左右。虽然白天的徐徐海风也会起到降温的作用，但夜晚可能却是闷热难耐。 Culture 文化纵览 Though performances of traditional music and dance are not everyday events, there is a strong contemporary Divehi culture, despite foreign influences. Western fashions, pop music and videos are visible in the capital, but on public occasions, like the beginning and end of Ramadan, the celebrations always have a distinctly Maldivian touch. A bodu beru means a big drum, an