Map of Maldives: Maldives Map With Cities, Towns and Atolls

Maldives Facts and Country Information...

Detailed map of Maldives with cities, towns, atolls, villages and surrounding countries. Maldives is an island nation in the Indian Ocean with no land borders, located near India and Sri Lanka. This nation is known in the world as a popular tourist destination and while its tourist industry had suffered in the past few years, it is now bouncing back and attracting tourists from all over the world again. Whether people are planning a honeymoon or holiday with friends or family members, many of them would consider going to Maldives because it has spectacular beaches and its waters are blue and warm.

There was a time when the economy of Maldives depended on marine products and fishing. While fishing is still the chief occupation of the population of Maldives, tourism is also playing a vital role in bringing in revenue for the country. The tourism industry is booming and this has resulted in the opening of new resorts every few months.

Manufacturing and agriculture does not play a very active role in the economy because of the shortage of labor and also because of restricted land availability. The industry in Maldives includes handicrafts, boat building, gourmet production, etc. Some of the new industries that have recently developed in the country are garment production, marine engine repairs, mat weaving, printing, etc.