Small, densely populated island of is located approximately in the center of the archipelago of Maldives and it is a capital of Maldives. The island of Male is only 2 kilometers in length and 1 kilometer in width; entirely covered with houses, roads, and therefore there is very little open space. Male is a clean and tidy city with mosques, markets, and a labyrinth of small streets, wrapped in blanket of charm. Male can give you the impression of quiet provincial city. Officially, the population of the capital city is about 65,000 people, but foreign workers, tourists and residents of other islands, often coming here in the city increase this number to 100000. The size of the island has been doubled through the introduction of projects to restore the land and the nearby islands are used for different purposes. The Government plans to develop other islands in order to reduce pressure on the island of Male. In the past, the island of Male was known as Island of the Sultan.
Among the unique monuments of Male is the statue of the Buddha's head from the island Todd, referring to the pre-Islamic, and a wooden panel XIII century, covered with ancient characters. Fruit, vegetable and wood markets never empty and paintings represent places where islanders from other atolls trade their goods. Fish Market, located nearby, initially empty, while catching fish, and after lunch, the fishermen here are beginning to flock to its prey. Fishers, cutting and cleaning fish, turned it into art. It is clean and well-mastered area that attracts many tourists, and provides insight into the life of typical Maldivian fishermen. Other attractions are the Singapore market - cluster of shops - selling quality products of local crafts and the Maldives and imported trinkets and souvenirs. In addition, there are shops selling electronics, marine equipment, fishing equipment and household goods to local villages. There are no tall buildings, and most people use bikes to travel in Male. The island has many hotels. Each hotel has its own pleasure boat, where you can go to cruise to the archipelago for several days.
Among the unique monuments of Male is the statue of the Buddha's head from the island Todd, referring to the pre-Islamic, and a wooden panel XIII century, covered with ancient characters. Fruit, vegetable and wood markets never empty and paintings represent places where islanders from other atolls trade their goods. Fish Market, located nearby, initially empty, while catching fish, and after lunch, the fishermen here are beginning to flock to its prey. Fishers, cutting and cleaning fish, turned it into art. It is clean and well-mastered area that attracts many tourists, and provides insight into the life of typical Maldivian fishermen. Other attractions are the Singapore market - cluster of shops - selling quality products of local crafts and the Maldives and imported trinkets and souvenirs. In addition, there are shops selling electronics, marine equipment, fishing equipment and household goods to local villages. There are no tall buildings, and most people use bikes to travel in Male. The island has many hotels. Each hotel has its own pleasure boat, where you can go to cruise to the archipelago for several days.
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