Male - In Ocean City
Male 'the capital and largest city of the Republic of Maldives. Malé is located on an island in Kaafu Atoll (Kaafu Atoll). Male population totals 104,400 people. Traditionally considered a Male Royal Island, from which, the Maldives ruled dynasty royal families in ancient times.
The name of the capital of Maldives derives from the word "Mahaalay", who came from the Sanskrit, meaning "Maha" - "big" or "great" and "aalay" - "home." In Sanskrit, the word "Mahaalay" called the Royal Palace. And was dubbed Male.
A whole group of islands called the Maldives, and thanks to the name of the capital.
Male Island, just 2 km long and 1 km wide, fully built buildings, covered roads, and so there are very few places open. At the same Male stays clean and tidy city with mosques, markets, a maze of small streets, wrapped in a blanket obayaniya.Ofitsialno, the population of the capital city of about 65,000 people, but with foreign workers, tourists and residents of other islands, often coming here in the city usually is 100,000.
The size of the island was doubled by implementing projects to restore the land and surrounding islands are used for different purposes, and one of the islands of the airport is located. The government plans to develop other islands to reduce the pressure on the island of Male.
Right
in front of the marina , opposite Jumhury Maidan park or Republican ,
is the Islamic Center , the main building of which - the Grand Mosque . Its golden domes shine so bright that they can be seen from the sea, when approaching from the north to Male. The Grand Mosque , accommodating 5,000 people - a terrific facility . Its interior is decorated with wooden carvings and Arabic calligraphy , finely crafted by local artisans . Remember , the mosque - a place of prayer , and the crowds of tourists here are undesirable. If you do decide to go there , it's better to do it , accompanied by the Maldivian . Visitors must be dressed appropriately and maintain complete silence. Across the street - Sultan Park and National Museum. In
his exposition of a large collection of clothes and jewelry sultans,
the manuscript of the Koran and interesting pre-Islamic statues found
during archaeological excavations of Thor Heyerdahl ; most ancient finds
and stone statues are described in his book "The Mystery of the
Maldives ." Around Malé is located about 20 mosques , some of them are just coral room with a tin roof . The oldest of them, Hukuru Bowls , is famous for its carved stone panels. A
series of panels , carved in the 13th century dedicated to the arrival
of Islam in the Maldives , and the cemetery is the tomb of Abu al-
Barakat and tombstones of former sultans.
Among
the unique monuments - the head of a statue of the Buddha from the
island Todd relating to the pre-Islamic period , and the wood panel of
the XIII century , covered with ancient inscriptions. Fruity, ovoschnoyi wood markets are never empty and are picturesque places where islanders from other atolls trade their goods. Fish
Market , located nearby, initially empty, until the fish is caught ,
and in the afternoon the fishermen here are beginning to flock with his
prey . Fishermen , cutting and cleaning the fish, the process turned into art. It
is clean and well mastered an area that attracts many tourists and
provides insight into the life of a typical Maldivian fishermen . Other
attractions include the Singapore market - Cluster shops - selling
high-quality products and local handicrafts Maldives and imported
trinkets and souvenirs. In
addition , there are shops selling electronics , marine equipment ,
fishing equipment and household goods for the local villages. Many small tea can eat, smoke and chat with the locals .
There are no high buildings, and a lot more bikes than cars. In Male virtually impossible to get lost, all the streets are located on three major roads. The island has many hotels. Each hotel has its own dinghy, where you can take a cruise in the archipelago for a few days.
Artificial beach - this phrase may surprise in a country renowned natural beaches, but residents of Male 'really chosen an artificial beach, built on the eastern side of the capital. The beach is ideal for swimmers and for those who do not have access to nearby islands. In the North Malé is artaktsionov park, there are also restaurants, cafes, shops
The country has four domestic airport of destination. Local airline Island Aviation operates scheduled flights from Male International Airport on the island of Gan in Seenu Atoll, Kadhdu in Laamu Atoll, Kaadedhdu in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll and Hanimadhoo in Haa Dhal Atoll. Between Malé and the atolls plying no scheduled passenger and cargo ships, although maritime transport is carried out quite often.
Male - the shopping center of the country with great choice of shops that meet the needs of 100,000 residents and thousands more buyers coming from the islands. The small shop on the outskirts of the capital can take visitors for 6-7 hours in the morning, while the main streets of shops open around 9-10 hours. All shops close at 11 pm, as well as to small 15-minute breaks during prayers.
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