Maldives People

While very little is known about the ancient history of the Maldives scholars and historians believe that the Maldives is an old nation populated well over 2500 years ago. The Maldivian race is the result of several waves of settlement from various parts of the Indian subcontinent and thousands of years of interactions of people […]

Maldivian Heritage

Maldivian Heritage

Despite having a population of just over half a million, the Maldives boasts a distinctive heritage and customs. While significantly shaped by various traditions from regions along the Indian Ocean, Maldivian heritage, craftsmanship, and customs have been molded by the island’s natural surroundings and the vast seas that embrace us. Dhivehi is the native tongue […]