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Maldives

Capital

Malé

Population

521.021

Language

DV

UNESCO Heritage Sites

1

Culture travel

Travel indices

Scores based on real data from 0-100

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Explore Regions of Maldives

Discover the most beautiful regions and plan your perfect trip

3 regions
6 cities
9 attractions
Central Atolls (incl. Malé) - Maldives

Central Atolls (incl. Malé)

Central Atolls (incl. Malé) offers distinctive landscapes, culture and experiences in Maldives.

Capital: Malé
Temperate
Northern Atolls - Maldives

Northern Atolls

Northern Atolls offers distinctive landscapes, culture and experiences in Maldives.

Capital: Kulhudhuffushi (Haa Dhaalu)
Temperate
Southern Atolls - Maldives

Southern Atolls

Southern Atolls offers distinctive landscapes, culture and experiences in Maldives.

Capital: Addu City (Seenu Atoll)
Temperate

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Before you go

Quick answers to plan your trip with confidence

About 7 days covers a first visit. Add more if you want to combine several regions.
Start with the featured regions and top-rated cities on this guide. Mix coast and inland if you have time.
It depends on region and style. Check budgets on this guide.
Many areas work well with kids. Pick family-friendly cities and easy day plans.
Cluster by region or coast to cut travel time. Use the trip planner on this page to build your route.
Safety rated 80/100. Use normal urban precautions.

Why this destination

  • Maldives is a strong pick for families (score 85/100).
  • Top food scene: 80/100.
  • Safe destination: score 80/100.
  • 85Family-friendly
  • 80Food scene
  • 80Safety
  • 85Affordable

About this guide

Updated: October 2026

We refresh this guide with geographic and community data so you can discover with confidence.

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