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These are just the three simple realities beckoning tourists from far and wide to these islands, sun, sea and sand which add up to being a heavenly getaway from the rest of the world and its worries. The Maldives has the most beautiful tropical scenery, graceful coconut palms leaning over crystal-clear lagoons, coral reefs promising great snorkelling and scuba diving, and lots of sunshine. In fact, all the ingredients that make up the classic desert island. One of the most attenuated countries in the world, the 1,196 islands, in 26 distinct coral atolls, are spread over a total area of 90,000 square kilometres (about 36,000 square miles) of the Indian Ocean, yet less than 0.5 percent of this is land. Some 200 of the islands are inhabited.

Maldives Attractions
National Museum, Sultan Park, Medhu Ziyaaraiy, Hukuru Miskiiy, Jumhooree Maidhan, Mulee-aage, The Islamic Centre, Singapore Bazaar, Theemuge, the President's Palace, Male' Fish Market, Portuguese Monuments and Graves of Sultans can be found on Gan (Seenu Atoll), Gnaviyani Atoll, Mulaku (Laamu Atoll), Landu and Miladhoo (Noonu Atoll), and Thoddu (North Alifu Atoll), Hithadhoo (Seenu Atoll), Guraidhoo (Thaa Atoll ), Kolhufushi (Meenu Atoll) and Utheem (Haa Alif Atoll). Buddhist Ruins, Utheem Island, Seenu, Meedhoo, Kudahuvadhoo, Baa Atoll, Goidhoo Atoll, Alifu, Faafu Atoll, Isdhoo, Gadhdhoo.

Maldives Islands
Baa Atoll
Faafu Atoll
Lhaviyani Atoll
Meemu Atoll
North Ari Atoll
North Male Atoll
Other
South Ari Atoll
South Male Atoll
South Nilandhoo Atoll

Festivals in Maldives
January: Fith'r Eid
March: Hajj Day
March: Al-haa Eid
April: Islamic New Year
15 Jun: National Day
16 Jun: National Day (extra day)
26th Jun: Prophet Mohammed's birthday
26th July: Independence Day
September: Huravee Day
November: Victory Day
November: Martyr's Day
11th November: Republic Day
12th November: Republic Day (extra day)
Dec: Beginning of the Fasting month (Ramazan)
December: Christmas Day

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Festivals in Myanmar

Myanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on

Fast Facts About Hong Kong

1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international

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20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon

General Information About Hong Kong

Hong Kong has very close counter with its parent Nation that is China, its is precariously perched on the side of China, Hong Kong is a curious anomaly. With unofficial blessing of the largest Communist country in the world Hong Kong is energetic paragon of the virtues of capitalism. Hong

Myanmar Tourist Guides — Attractions

I. City - Rangoon: Rangoon, the capital of Myanmar is the host for some of the world’s mind-blowing wonders, like the: 1. Shwedagon Pagoda: Rudyard Kipling termed it as the .Golden Wonder.. It looks beautiful during sunset as the last rays fall on the soft golden dome, making it glitter. The great

Myanmar Tourist Guides — Attractions

City - Mandalay: Second capital after Rangoon, has world’s largest stone book situated in the compound of the 'Kuthodaw Pagoda' where Buddhist scriptures are inscribed on 729 stone slabs. The delicate tapestry works, stone sculpture, the time-honored art of gold leaf home industry is definitely worth a visit. Bagan is known as

Visa Information For Tourists

Most visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the

Orientation Of Hong Kong

Hong Kong is conveniently divided into four parts. First there is Hong Kong Island, the original part of the colony on which stands Hong Kong Central, the city of Hong Kong. A short ferry ride across the harbour from the island is the Kowloon peninsula which is also totally city.

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When To Visit Hong Kong

Subtropical Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons. Good weather makes it an ideal destination for travelers all year round. The peak travel season is in autumn, from September to around Christmas time. The spring, from March to mid-May, tends to be warm and humid, accompanied by fogs and drizzles. The average


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