The capital of Maldives is Male.
The city is one of the smallest
capitals in the world and home to
nearly one third of the country’s
population. It is located in Kaafu
Atoll and is the centre of all commercial
activities in the country. The name
Male was taken from the Sanskrit
word Mahaalay meaning home.
The history of Male dates back
to as early as the 16th century.
The Portuguese discovered this small
city during this period. The whole
city is divided into four parts,
which are Henveiru, Galolhu, Maafannu
and Machangolhi. One of the most
densely populated cities in the
world, Male is the center for all
kinds of government and political
activity in the country.
Male is a city filled with many
tall buildings and sky scrapers.
The roads are lined with shops and
restaurants. You can find many palm
trees lining the cobbled streets
of the city. These add to the greenery
and the city’s beauty. Male
has no beaches. However, it is surrounded
by a number of dikes. The city in
general is extremely picturesque
and has a pleasant look.
Male, the capital of Maldives is
a popular tourist destination. You
can find many shops and local attractions
in this small town. Some popular
tourist attractions in Male include
The Islamic Centre, Huskuru Miskyii,
Aage Mulee and the National Council
Museum. One can also find a number
of monuments to visit in Male.
Male is a shopper’s paradise.
There are numerous stores and huge
shopping malls where you can buy
many items and gifts items. Popular
items can be purchased here that
includes clothing, cosmetics, perfumes,
jewelry, watches and other electronic
items. The 'thudu kuna ', a traditional
Maldives carpet is a popular item
that can be purchased from here.
The Majeedhee Magu is one of the
largest shopping streets of the
city. One can find many shops on
the road selling almost everything
that you can possibly think. Chaandhanee
Magu is the best place to buy souvenirs
and other gifts and traditional
items. As for markets you can see
the fish market and the local market.
There are many hotels and restaurants
in this city where you can wine
and dine in a relaxed atmosphere.
Continental and intercontinental,
as well as local dishes are available
in these hotels. The main outlets
to eat in the city include City
Motel, Inn Classic, Extra Heaven
and aquatic residence. Being a very
small town, traffic is not at all
difficult. You can walk or ride
a bus, too. You can find many air-conditioned
taxis here.
Reaching Male, the capital of Maldives
is not at all difficult. Almost
all major international airlines
have flights to the international
airport in Male. You may take a
flight from the city of your departure
and fly to Male. However, the airport
is separated from the main city
by an ocean. Therefore, we must
take a ferry ride from the airport
to the city continent.
The capital of Maldives is indeed
one of the most beautiful cities
in the world.
