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Best time to go – Although you might get a rain shower unexpectedly, the dry season is between December and April and hence the high season. It's still warm between May and November but the humidity is higher and there is more chance of rain.
Approximate flight time -Around 10 hours flight time from London Time difference - 5 hours ahead of GMT. Visa requirements - Free 30 days Visa granted upon arrival for all visitors at designated ports of entry, based on the immigration requirements. Currency - Rufiya and Laari is the official currency in the Maldives. The exchange rate at the moment for a US$ is 12.85rf. Language – Dhivehi is the official language of Maldives. English is widely spoken and you will be able to communicate with most of the people easily. History – The country converted to Islam in the 14th century. The Portuguese ruled the Maldives for 15 years. Mohamed Thakurufaanu and his two brothers from the island of Utheemu, used a form of guerilla warfare for eight long years. Thakurufaanu sought the help of the Malabari, killed the Portuguese leader Andreas Andre, locally known as Andiri Andirin, and recaptured Malé. He was made Sultan and reigned for 12 years. Politics – On December 16, 1887 the Sultan of the Maldives signed a contract with the British Governor of Ceylon turning the Maldives into a British protectorate. The Maldives gained independence on July 26, 1965.Three years later a republic was declared with Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir as the first president. In 1978 President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom became president and has been re-Elected since then TRAVEL ADVICENEWS UPDATES
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