The Maldives is a tropical nation in the Indian Ocean composed of 26 ring-shaped atolls,
which are made up of more than 1,000 coral islands.
It’s known for its beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs. The capital, Malé, has a busy fish market, restaurants and shops on the main road, Majeedhee Magu, and 17th-century Hukuru Miskiy (also known as Friday Mosque) made of carved white coral