... that maldivian cuisine is based on fish, coconut products and spices? One of the most iconic maldivian dishes is fish curry with rice. As a breakfast you will most probably taste Mas huni – a tradiotional mixture of tuna, coconut and onion, usually served with roshi bread.

... that most of the fishing is still done in the traditional way – by pole and line? Thanks to this extremly gentle method, maldivian fisheries are one of the most sustainable in the world.

... that the ocean ecosystem in the Maldives consists of more than 1000 fish species? The diving is therefore a trully amazing experience.

... that the traditional music played mainly on drums is called Boduberu? It is still performed at weddings and other family celebrations. Usually it is combined with the traditional Thaara dance.

... that the highest point in the Maldives is just 2,5 m above the sea level? None of the 1196 islands in 26 coral atolls reaches higher.

... that the written form of the official language, called Thaana, consists of only 24 letters?