Where do most people live in the Maldives and why?

The population of Maldives islands have doubled over the years due the great developments in the country. Similarly, almost 43% of the Maldives population resides in the capital city, Male'. The most populous islands after the capital is, Addu City and Fuvahmulah.



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The award-winning Maldives 5-star deluxe resort One & Only Reethi Rah is quite the celebrity hotspot. David Beckham, Gordon Ramsay, Roman Abramovich, Tom Cruise, and American model and actress Milla Jovovich among many others have stayed and praised the resort. It's one of the top Maldives vacation spots for the rich.

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With its stunning islands, mesmerizing beaches, and turquoise waters, Maldives is famous for its exciting water activities. If you are an adventure enthusiast, the variety of water sports will make you want to stay here forever.

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India remained the top market for Maldives tourism in 2022 dominating over 14% with 240,000 arrivals. Russia followed closely at second contributing 12.1% with more than 198,000 tourists.

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Visas. Tourist visas for 30 days are issued on arrival only and are free of charge to all visitors in possession of a passport with at least one month validity. Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the high commission/embassy for visa requirements for the Maldives.

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Cell Phones - Cell phones coverage is very good in the Maldives. The local cellular network uses GSM phones only (no CDMA, i.e. Verizon network). the Maldives is Dhiraagu Telecommunications. Dhiraagu stores are found throughout Addu Atoll as well as in the Male International Airport.

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Avoid Drinking Tap Water
Amongst the various things about Maldives that you should know, this one is most important. Water undergoes a different process in the Maldives to rid itself of all the harmful bacteria and germs. This process is known as reverse osmosis desalination.

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The Maldives is probably one of the most over-Instagrammed (if that's a word) destinations. However, after spending a week there, I can imagine why many people hype it up so much. While I wouldn't hype it to the point by using words like paradise, I'd definitely say it's an experience worth checking out once.

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