MALDIVES5

The Maldives is located in the Indian Ocean, about 600 km to the south west of the tip of India. It is about 750 km to the west of Sri Lanka... Maldives is home to some of the most exotic marine coral formations in the world. Multicolored tropical fish inhabits the reefs and shallow lagoons. The typical vegetation on land is the coconut palm... With over 95% literacy, the Maldives is one of the most literate countries in Asia. Primary education is universal and secondary education will also soon reach that target.

Also known as: Maldives