The Maldives

2015
The Maldives
Author: J. J. Robinson
Publisher: Hurst & Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Democracy
ISBN: 9781849045896
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The Maldives is a small and beautiful archipelago south of India, more renowned for luxury resorts than experiments in democracy. It is a country of contradictions, where tourists sip cocktails on the beach while on nearby islands local women are flogged for extramarital sex and blackmarket vodka costs $140 a bottle. Until 2008 the Maldives also hosted Asia's longest-serving dictator, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. A former political prisoner, Mohamed Nasheed, an environmental activist, journalist, and politician, brought Gayoom's thirty-year autocracy to a sudden end, in the Maldives' first democratic elections. Young, progressive and charismatic, President Nasheed thrust the Maldives into the spotlight as a symbol of the fight against climate change and the struggle for democracy and human rights in one of the world's strictest Islamic societies. But dictatorships are hard to defeat, enduring in a country's institutions and the minds of people conditioned to autocracy over three decades. Democracy brought turmoil, protests, violence and intense political polarization. The ousted dictatorship overthrew Nasheed's government in February 2012, supported by Islamic radicals and mutinying security forces. Amid Byzantine intrigue, the fight for democracy was just beginning.

Lonely Planet Maldives

2018-10-01
Lonely Planet Maldives
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2018-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1788681479
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Maldives is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Encounter hammerhead sharks on a dawn dive, find your perfect luxury beach resort or family-run guesthouse, and hop around by seaplane for a view of coral atolls, blue lagoons and tiny desert islands - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Maldives and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Maldives: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Male, North & South Male Atolls, Ari & Rasdhoo Atoll, Northern Atolls, Southern Atolls The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Maldives is our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Folk Tales of the Maldives

2012
Folk Tales of the Maldives
Author: Xavier Romero-Frías
Publisher: Nordic Institute of Asian Studies
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9788776941048
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A collection of 80 traditional short stories and legends from the local oral tradition. These folk tales offer insights into the history, culture and beliefs of the people of the Maldives and into the world they live in.

Maldives

2008
Maldives
Author: Royston Ellis
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2008
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781841622668
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Now in its fourth edition, Maldives is of value to every visitor, from backpacker to billionaire. Attracting jetsetters, honeymooners and those in search of a safe, stylish and hasslefree holiday, the Maldives are changing rapidly. Expanding air links with Europe have made it the world's preferred playground and this edition includes over 20 new resorts in addition to the 90 already covered. Whether you want to visit unspoiled coral reefs on a diving safari, go big game fishing, or sip exotic cocktails before a gourmet meal, the Maldives is the place to experience a simple yet enchanting holiday.

Maldives

2019-12-15
Maldives
Author: Roseline NgCheong-Lum
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1502650770
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The Maldives is an island nation full of wonder and tropical vistas. Lying in the middle of the Indian Ocean, it is a haven for environmental conservation, prime island tourism, and crystal clear waters. This book offers readers a comprehensive view of the Maldives, including its history, environment, lifestyle, food, and festivals. Through photographs, sidebars, and engaging text, readers will gain a comprehensive view of this popular modern paradise.

Atlas of the Maldives, 6th Edition (2018)

2018-01-01
Atlas of the Maldives, 6th Edition (2018)
Author: Tim Godfrey
Publisher: Atoll Editions
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1876410035
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Now in hard cover and fully revised and updated with detailed maps of all atolls and features including dive sites, surfing sites, mangroves, turtle and bird nesting islands, protected marine areas and a complete island index with a new grid referencing system. Includes a history of early mapping and information on atoll structure and formation, based on the latest science. This book has stunning colour photos of islands and useful information for travelling in the atolls. Blurb: This 6th edition of Atlas of the Maldives has been fully revised and updated to reflect the many changes occurring on both land and at sea since the last edition in 2007. It includes new material on the early mapping of the Maldives and its impact on science. The writings of Moresby, Darwin and other recent researchers, are used to explain the formation, structure and geological history of the Maldives. • Detailed Atoll Maps • Islands & Features • History & Shipwrecks • Diving & Surfing • Wetlands & Lakes • Protected Marine Areas • Marine LIfe • Turtles & Birds "The first view of these Islands from seaward, is imposing, and impresses a stranger with a favorable idea of them. Imagine a beautiful verdant fringe, of a mile or so in extent emerging suddenly from the sea on the distant horizon." Mr ‘Prentice’ Boyce, Purser aboard Captain Robert Moresby’s survey ship Benares, 1836.

Dive Maldives. A Guide to the Maldives Archipelago. 4th Edition (2023)

2023-01-01
Dive Maldives. A Guide to the Maldives Archipelago. 4th Edition (2023)
Author: Tim Godfrey
Publisher: Atoll Editions
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2023-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1876410418
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First published in English in 1996. 2nd Edition translated into English, French, Italian and German in 1998. 3rd Edition in English, French, Italian and German published with additional information in 2006. Revised and updated 3rd Edition (English Language only) published in 2018. A 4th Edition (English Language only)was published with updated resort information and atoll maps in 2023. Dive Maldives is a detailed guide to diving the atolls of the Maldives Archipelago with information on over 350 dive sites and maps based on the author’s personal research over 30 years. The atoll maps have been fully updated to show more than 200 resorts, many of them new or under construction. This book gives a comprehensive overview of island history, Indian Ocean maritime history and famous shipwrecks of the Maldives. It includes diver information as well as an index of fish, invertebrates and dive sites.