In Focus: Maldives 2021

Peggy Lee | August 16, 2021

By Peggy Lee, Chariss Kok Xin, Hok Yean CHEE   Key Highlights in 2020 The Republic of Maldives is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. The country comprises 1,192 coral islands, which are divided into 26 major island rings, known as atolls. For administrative purposes, these 26 atolls are organised into nineteen administrative districts across an area of 90,000 square kilometres in the Indian Ocean. Famous for its natural beauty with white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, the Maldives is ranked as one of the best diving destinations in the world. Tourists seeking leisure and relaxation are especial...