Useful Information

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The Maldives in brief

- Surface area: 238 sq km
- Capital: Malé
- Official language: Divehi
- Currency: the Rufiyaa
- Religions: Islam (Sunnite)
Useful facts for your stay at Kani Club Med

- Main public holidays and events in the Maldives
- in January: New Year’s Day (1 January)
- in July: Independence Day celebrates the end of the British protectorate (26 and 27 July)
- in November: Republic Day commemorates the Second Republic (11 November)

Other festivals fall on a different date every year

- Kuda Eid: marks the end of the Ramadan fasting period
- Bodu Eid: Festival of the Sacrifice, falls 66 days after the end of Ramadan br> - The commemoration of the day Mohammed Thakurufaanu and his partisans overthrew the Portuguese at Malé in 1578 is the Maldives national holiday
- The birthday of the Prophet
- Huravee Day: pays tribute to Sultan Hassan Izzuddin, who freed the Maldives from Indian invaders
- Martyrs Day: commemorates the death of Sultan Ali VI, killed by the Portuguese in 1558.

• Culinary specialities of the Maldives

- Starters: hedhikaa (little pasties filled with tuna or fishballs
- Dishes: Fish and rice are the basis of Maldives cuisine: hikimas (dried fish), kaliyaa birinjee (a rice dish), masbaiy (rice, tuna, coconut milk and cinnamon)
- A great favourite with the local population: miruhulee boava (octopus tentacles)
- Desserts: fruit: papaya, pineapple, mango, coconut…

• Flora and fauna native to the Maldives

- Flora: coconut palms, fig trees, bamboo, eucalyptus, hibiscus, bougainvillier, banyan and breadfruit
- Fauna: numerous fish including skate and crabs; geckos, birds

• Shopping in the Maldives

- Craftwork: Chinese lacquer work, pareos, wooden sculpture, grass mats, jewelry
- Local produce / spices: curry, spicy sauces, chilies

• A few useful expressions for your stay in the Maldives

- Hello: a-salam alekoum
- Goodbye: vale koumou salam
- Thankyou: shoukouria
- Yes / No: aa / noo
- Please: kohfa d’adhes

Places of interest to discover in the area surrounding Kani Club Med

Make the most of your stay at Kani Club Med to discover the natural beauty and fascinating culture of the region.

Towns nearby:
- Malé is 30 km from Club Med by boat
The lively little capital is a great contrast with the islands, where the pace of life is much slower. A very pleasant and friendly town, where you can visit the national museum, admire the Grand Friday Mosque and visit the fish market.

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Climate

The climate in the Maldives

The temperature ranges from 26 to 33°C throughout the year, and the light sea breeze alleviates the intensity of the heat.
The high season lasts from December to February, with very agreeable temperatures, blue skies and little rain.
From March to April temperatures are at their highest. With a maximum number of hours of sunlight you’ll get maximum benefit from the heavenly Club Med beach.
Whatever the period you choose to visit the Maldives, you’ll enjoy pleasant temperatures and a beautifully clear sea that never falls below 24°C. The abundant flora and fauna is also a result of the ideal climate.

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Time difference

GMT time difference : + 5 hours

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WEATHER

Météonews provides live weather news for this Resort and forecasts for the next 5 days.

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