According to 2006 estimates about 300,000.

The origin of the first settlers in the Maldives is unknown. However, history reveals that the Maldives islands have had continuous habitation for about 3000 years.

Generally warm and humid. Sun shines all year through. Average temperature around 29 - 32 degrees Celsius.

Dhivehi is the language spoken in the Maldives. Still English is widely spoken by Maldivians.

The functional literacy rate is 98%. Educational standards are among the highest in the region and schools follow the British system of education

GMT + 5 hours

 

Communication

IDD facilities are available on all resorts and card phones are available on all inhabited islands. Dhiraagu and Wathania, the Maldives Telecommunications Companies also provides mobile telephones for daily rental. Dhiraagu is also the Internet service provider

 

Electricity

The electric system is 220-240 Volts -AC