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The Maldives

Author : J. J. Robinson
Publisher : Hurst & Company
ISBN 13 : 9781849045896
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (458 download)

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Download or read book The Maldives written by J. J. Robinson and published by Hurst & Company. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Maldives is a small and beautiful archipelago south of India, more renowned for luxury resorts than experiments in democracy. It is a country of contradictions, where tourists sip cocktails on the beach while on nearby islands local women are flogged for extramarital sex and blackmarket vodka costs $140 a bottle. Until 2008 the Maldives also hosted Asia's longest-serving dictator, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. A former political prisoner, Mohamed Nasheed, an environmental activist, journalist, and politician, brought Gayoom's thirty-year autocracy to a sudden end, in the Maldives' first democratic elections. Young, progressive and charismatic, President Nasheed thrust the Maldives into the spotlight as a symbol of the fight against climate change and the struggle for democracy and human rights in one of the world's strictest Islamic societies. But dictatorships are hard to defeat, enduring in a country's institutions and the minds of people conditioned to autocracy over three decades. Democracy brought turmoil, protests, violence and intense political polarization. The ousted dictatorship overthrew Nasheed's government in February 2012, supported by Islamic radicals and mutinying security forces. Amid Byzantine intrigue, the fight for democracy was just beginning.

Lonely Planet Maldives

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1788681479
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (886 download)

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Download or read book Lonely Planet Maldives written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Maldives is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Encounter hammerhead sharks on a dawn dive, find your perfect luxury beach resort or family-run guesthouse, and hop around by seaplane for a view of coral atolls, blue lagoons and tiny desert islands – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Maldives and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Maldives: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Male, North & South Male Atolls, Ari & Rasdhoo Atoll, Northern Atolls, Southern Atolls eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Maldives is our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Fish of the Maldives

Author : Andrea Ghisotti
Publisher : Casa Editrice Bonechi
ISBN 13 : 9788880296577
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (965 download)

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Download or read book Fish of the Maldives written by Andrea Ghisotti and published by Casa Editrice Bonechi. This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

COOL ESCAPES MALDIVES

Author : Sabine Beyer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783964432810
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (328 download)

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Download or read book COOL ESCAPES MALDIVES written by Sabine Beyer and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Atolls of the Maldives

Author : Stefano Malatesta
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1786606623
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (866 download)

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Download or read book Atolls of the Maldives written by Stefano Malatesta and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the tropical paradise and beyond the fear of climate change effects, the Maldives is a fascinating island country that faces social, cultural, economic and environmental transformations. Atolls of the Maldives: Nissology and Geography provides a spatial analysis on some key challenges the Maldivian society has to deal with, and guides the reader in the discovery of the human and environmental geography of this Indian Ocean archipelago. Geographers, political scientists, sociologists, geologists, biologists and experts in environmental policies help the audience to move through the complex systems of interrelations, connections and disconnections that shape the environment and the geography of this extraordinary archipelagic country.

Fishes of the Maldives – Indian Ocean

Author : Rudie H. Kuiter
Publisher : Atoll Editions
ISBN 13 : 1876410973
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (764 download)

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Download or read book Fishes of the Maldives – Indian Ocean written by Rudie H. Kuiter and published by Atoll Editions. This book was released on 2014-12-19 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Version 3 (2016) The only ebook you need for snorkelling and diving in the Maldives. Over 300 pages of stunning fish photography, concise expert information, diagrams and easy to reference icons. Written by a Marine Biologist Tim Godfrey and and Marine Expert, Rudi Kuiter. This new edition now features Sharks and Rays. A REFERENCE FOR RESEARCHERS, DIVERS AND SNORKELLERS With almost every fish, shark and ray likely to be seen by divers and snorkellers in the Maldives and Central/Western Indian Ocean,this reference book is the perfect guide to check on those mystery fishes seen during dives. Illustrated with superb underwater photographs, with most photographs taken in the Maldives, the pages are packed with information relevant to the Maldives marine environment. The species that vary in colour, or between sexes, are all illustrated with additional photographs. The introduction explains the basics of fish science, behaviour and evolution and brief text for each species describes points of interest and differences between similar species. There are detailed drawings on fish-features, shapes and colour patterns. To assist in identifying the family, small, diagnostic silhouettes from the contents page are distributed as thumbprints throughout the book. Fishes of the Maldives Indian Ocean is easy to use, and will hopefully encourage researchers, divers and snorkellers to take greater interest in the smaller species, as well as the large.

Folk Tales of the Maldives

Author : Xavier Romero-Frías
Publisher : Nordic Institute of Asian Studies
ISBN 13 : 9788776941048
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Folk Tales of the Maldives written by Xavier Romero-Frías and published by Nordic Institute of Asian Studies. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 80 traditional short stories and legends from the local oral tradition. These folk tales offer insights into the history, culture and beliefs of the people of the Maldives and into the world they live in.

Islam and Democracy in the Maldives

Author : Azim Zahir
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000505030
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Islam and Democracy in the Maldives written by Azim Zahir and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines Islam’s relationship to democratization in the Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives. It explores how and why an electoral democracy based in a constitution that has many liberal features but also Islam-based limitations, especially lack of religious freedom, emerged in the country by 2009. In doing so, the book interrogates a major approach to Muslim politics that assumes reformist interpretations of Islam are a positive, and even a necessary, force for liberalization and democratization in Muslim-majority contexts. This book shows reformist Islam did play certain positive roles in democratization in the Maldives. However, the book suggests reformist Islam may not be an invariably uncontroversial force in the space of politics. It argues that modern nation building in the Maldives shaped by political actors with reformist Islamic orientations, since around the 1930s, has also completely transformed Islam as a modern institutional and discursive political religion. These transformations of Islam as a modern political religion have existed as path-dependent constraints on the depth of democratization, ensuring religion-based limitations and intensifying controversy over religion vis-à-vis the state and individual rights. An original empirical contribution towards a better understanding of Islam and politics in the Maldives, this book will be of interest to academics and students working on democracy, and Islam in particular, and in the fields of political science and area studies, especially South Asian politics.

Dive Maldives

Author : Tim Godfrey
Publisher : Atoll Editions
ISBN 13 : 1876410876
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (764 download)

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Download or read book Dive Maldives written by Tim Godfrey and published by Atoll Editions. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive Maldives: A Guide to the Maldives Archipelago is a detailed guide to diving the atolls of the Maldives with information on over 350 dive sites. The book is based on the author’s personal research over 25 years. The atoll maps show more than 200 resorts. This edition adds new resort names and updates island information. A comprehensive overview of island history, Indian Ocean maritime history and famous shipwrecks of the Maldives the book includes a useful diver information section as well as an index of fish, invertebrates and dive sites. Revised 2023 edition featuring new resort names and updated island information; Detailed and comprehensive; Useful information for divers. First published in 1996 and reprinted with updated information in 1998 as the 2nd edition. Translated into English, French, Italian and German. Reprinted with additional information in 2006 and again in 2018 as the 3rd Edition. Contents Coral Reefs of the Maldives – Climate, Currents, Diving Safety, Tides, Protected Marine Areas, Indian Ocean Maritime History, Famous Shipwrecks of the Maldives; North Malé Atoll Islands (Kaafu); South Malé Atoll Islands (Kaafu); North Ari Atoll Islands (Alifu Alifu); South Ari Atoll Islands (Alifu Dhaalu); Felidhe Atoll Islands (Vaavu); Faadjippolhu Atoll Islands (Lhaviyani); Addu Atoll Islands (Seenu); South Maalhosmadulu & Goidhoo Atoll Islands (Baa); North Nilandhe Atoll Islands (Faafu); South Nilandhe Atoll Islands (Dhaalu); Mulaku Atoll Islands (Meemu); North Maalhossmadulu Atoll Islands (Raa); Atoll Maps; Diver Information; Index of Fish; Index of Dive Sites; Further Reading; Dhivehi (Maldivian) Words & Phrases. Reviews of previous editions of Dive Maldives ‘Very interesting & informative book on atolls, dive sites & general information on the Maldives. Best I have seen for a long time’— Amazon customer. ‘A great description of many of the dive sites in the Maldives. I hope to live long enough to dive all of them!’— Goodreads.

Portuguese Encounters with Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Author : Chandra R. de Silva
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351909797
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book Portuguese Encounters with Sri Lanka and the Maldives written by Chandra R. de Silva and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portuguese Encounters with Sri Lanka and the Maldives: Translated Texts from the Age of the Discoveries is designed to provide access to translations of 16th- and 17th-century documents which illustrate various aspects of this encounter, combining texts from indigenous sources with those from the Portuguese histories and archives. These documents contribute to the growing understanding that different groups of European colonizers - missionaries, traders and soldiers - had conflicting motivations and objectives. Scholars have also begun to emphasize that the colonized were not mere victims but had their own agendas and that they occasionally successfully manipulated colonial powers. The texts in this volume help to substantiate these assertions while also illustrating the changing nature of the interactions. The present volume contains chapters covering the Portuguese arrival in Sri Lanka and their first encounters with the island and its peoples, their subsequent relations with Kandy and Jaffna, and a final chapter on Portuguese relations with the Maldive Islands. A historical introduction provides the context in which the documents can be read and a select bibliography indicates the most recent and authoritative secondary works on the subject

Atlas of the Maldives

Author : Timothy J. Godfrey
Publisher : Atoll Editions
ISBN 13 : 1876410035
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (764 download)

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Download or read book Atlas of the Maldives written by Timothy J. Godfrey and published by Atoll Editions. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated with detailed maps of all atolls and features including dive sites, surfing sites, mangroves, turtle and bird nesting islands, protected marine areas and a complete island index with a new grid referencing system. Includes a history of early mapping and information on atoll structure and formation, based on the latest science. This book has stunning color photos of islands and useful information for travelling in the atolls. Blurb: This 6th edition of Atlas of the Maldives has been fully revised and updated to reflect the many changes occurring on both land and at sea since the last edition in 2007. It includes new material on the early mapping of the Maldives and its impact on science. The writings of Moresby, Darwin and other recent researchers, are used to explain the formation, structure and geological history of the Maldives. • Detailed Atoll Maps • Islands & Features • History & Shipwrecks • Diving & Surfing • Wetlands & Lakes • Protected Marine Areas • Marine LIfe • Turtles & Birds "The first view of these Islands from seaward, is imposing, and impresses a stranger with a favorable idea of them. Imagine a beautiful verdant fringe, of a mile or so in extent emerging suddenly from the sea on the distant horizon." Mr ‘Prentice’ Boyce, Purser aboard Captain Robert Moresby’s survey ship Benares, 1836.

Archaeological Investigations of the Maldives in the Medieval Islamic Period

Author : Anne Haour
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000521532
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Archaeological Investigations of the Maldives in the Medieval Islamic Period written by Anne Haour and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents pioneering research on the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives in the medieval period. Primarily archaeological, the book has an interdisciplinary slant, examining the material culture, history, and environment of the islands. Featuring contributions by leading archaeologists and material culture researchers, the book is the first systematic archaeological monograph devoted to the Maldives. Offering an archaeological account of this island-nation from the beginnings of the Islamic period, it complements and nuances the picture presented by external historical data, which identify the Maldives as a key player in global networks. The book describes excavations and surveys at a medieval site on the island of Kinolhas. It offers a comprehensive analysis of finds of pottery, glass, and cowries, relating them to regional assemblages to add valuable new data to an under-researched field. The artefacts suggest links with India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, Arabia, central Asia, southeast Asia, and China, offering tangible evidence of wider connections. The research also evidences diet, crafts, and funerary practices. The rigorous presentation of the primary material is framed by chapters setting the context, conceptual approaches, and historical interpretation, placing the Maldives within broader dynamics of Islamic and Indian Ocean history and opening the research results to a wide readership. The book is aimed at students and researchers interested in the archaeology and history of the Indian Ocean, Islamic studies, island and coastal communities, maritime networks, and the medieval period, with special relevance for the ‘Global Middle Ages’. It will appeal to art historians, archaeologists, museologists, and heritage and material culture studies researchers with related interests.

Dhivehi

Author : Amalia E. Gnanadesikan
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 1501500767
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Dhivehi written by Amalia E. Gnanadesikan and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dhivehi, the language of the Maldives, has received little attention in the linguistic literature, and no other comprehensive grammar of the standard language has yet been published. This work describes the phonology, unique orthography, morphology, and syntax of standard Dhivehi. Plentiful examples with native orthography, Roman transliteration, and morpheme-by-morpheme glossing illustrate the various features of the language. This grammar will be of use both to linguists and to students of Dhivehi.

... The Coral Reefs of the Maldives

Author : Alexander Agassiz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ... The Coral Reefs of the Maldives written by Alexander Agassiz and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Travel Guide To The Maldives

Author : Nicky Huys
Publisher : Nicky Huys Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 75 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Travel Guide To The Maldives written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys Books. This book was released on 2024-06-15 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Travel Guide to the Maldives" is your ultimate companion to experiencing the breathtaking beauty and unique allure of this tropical paradise. From pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters to world-class diving and snorkeling opportunities, this guide provides comprehensive insights into the Maldives' top attractions, luxurious resorts, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Whether you seek a romantic honeymoon retreat, an adrenaline-filled water sports vacation, or a serene beach getaway, this guide offers practical tips, stunning visuals, and insider recommendations to help you make the most of your Maldives adventure. Immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life, indulge in sumptuous cuisine, and discover the rich heritage of this enchanting destination. Embark on a journey of discovery with "Travel Guide to the Maldives" and unearth the wonders of this idyllic island nation.

Marine Life of the Maldives

Author : Neville Coleman
Publisher : Atoll Editions
ISBN 13 : 1876410396
Total Pages : 939 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (764 download)

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Download or read book Marine Life of the Maldives written by Neville Coleman and published by Atoll Editions. This book was released on 2019-03-30 with total page 939 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marine Life of the Maldives is an identification guide for divers, snorkellers and beachcombers in the Maldives and wider Indian Ocean region. It includes all the main marine invertebrates, marine plants, mammals, reptiles and birds. The update of this popular book has been carried out by the associate authors after the death of author Neville Coleman in 2012. It includes a full revision of scientific and common names as well as a revision of the Phylum Cnidaria (Stingers), which includes the Stony corals. A comprehensive introduction outlines the main changes to the marine environment since the book was first published in 2000. Beneath the warm, clear waters of the Maldives lies a wonderful world of extraordinary sea creatures. In Marine Life of the Maldives – Indian Ocean this truly magnificent spectacle is captured in 344 pages of vivid photographs with authoritative text by one of Australia’s leading Marine Naturalists. Although this book is based on scientific classification, its primary function is to encourage greater awareness among divers on a level that everyone can understand. The text is informative and educational and illustrates almost every major group of marine invertebrates. It is supported by a full Glossary to explain references to scientific terms. By using this book as a guide, divers can recognize and understand more about the many creatures seen on the reefs and participate in their discovery. It provides the reader with an opportunity to explore previously unknown life forms and opens a whole new adventure into the world of marine invertebrates. Marine Life of the Maldives also provides teachers of marine biology with a useful reference for conducting marine courses and ecological surveys. First published in 2000 as Marine Life of the Maldives. Reprinted with corrections in 2012 as Marine Life of the Maldives, Divers and Snorkellers Guide. Published again in 2019 as Marine Life of the Maldives, Indian Ocean.

Introduction to Maldives

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN 13 : 7567161478
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Maldives written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Maldives is a sovereign island nation located in the Indian Ocean. It is made up of 26 atolls, which are chains of islands, and hundreds of individual islands. The Maldives is known for its stunning natural beauty and crystal-clear waters, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a tropical getaway. The Maldives has a long and interesting history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to 500 BC. It was ruled by various dynasties and empires, including the Portuguese and the British, before gaining independence in 1965. Today, the Maldives is a republic with a president as the head of state and a multi-party system. Its economy is heavily reliant on tourism, with the industry contributing to over a third of the country's GDP. However, the Maldives also faces challenges such as environmental degradation and political instability.