Maldives
Atoll country, Indian
The Maldives is an island nation in the Indian Ocean southwest of Sri Lanka, comprising about 1,200 coral islands grouped into atolls.
Known for luxury beach resorts and crystal-clear waters, it's also among the world's lowest-lying countries, with climate change and rising sea levels posing existential threats: The Maldives could be underwater within a century.
Chain of scattered islands
- Indian OceanSea south of Asia
- atollRing-shaped reef island
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- IslamQuranic monotheistic religion
Sunni · Commonwealth · fisheries · tourism · maritime · import-export · tuna · coconut
Ring-shaped reef island
- coralMarine skeletal formation
- lagoonSheltered coastal shallows
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- sandbankUnderwater sand accumulation
uninhabited · secluded · low-lying · scattered · ring-shaped · islet · channel · barrier reef
Portable underwater breathing gear
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- coralMarine skeletal formation
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- mantaLarge flat cartilaginous fish
underwater · marine · visibility · wetsuit · flippers · mask · barracuda · whale shark
Stress-induced reef discoloration
- sea level riseIncreasing ocean surface height
- reef conservationProtecting ocean's calcium carbonate ecosystems
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
turtle nesting · mangrove · ecosystem · manta · whale shark · parrotfish · anemone · giant clam
Newlyweds' celebratory vacation
- couplesRomantic partners together
- newlywedsRecently married pair
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
sunset cruise · private island · candlelit dinner · spa · seclusion · intimacy · proposal · wedding
Dwelling built over ocean
- villaStately country residence
- all-inclusiveCovering every element
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- infinity poolBasin with disappearing rim
butler · gourmet · private beach · five-star · exclusive · pampering · hospitality · amenities
Of hot, humid regions
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- sunshineDirect rays from above
wet season · dry season · trade winds · cyclone · rainfall · temperature · equatorial · calm seas
archipelago
Chain of scattered islands
- Indian OceanSea south of Asia
- atollRing-shaped reef island
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
Islam · Sunni · Commonwealth · fisheries · tourism · maritime · import-export · tuna · coconut · monsoons
atoll
Ring-shaped reef island
- coralMarine skeletal formation
- lagoonSheltered coastal shallows
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
sandbank · uninhabited · secluded · low-lying · scattered · ring-shaped · islet · channel · barrier reef · shoal
scuba
Portable underwater breathing gear
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- coralMarine skeletal formation
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
manta · underwater · marine · visibility · wetsuit · flippers · mask · barracuda · whale shark · currents
coral bleaching
Stress-induced reef discoloration
- sea level riseIncreasing ocean surface height
- reef conservationProtecting ocean's calcium carbonate ecosystems
- biodiversityRange of life forms
endangered · turtle nesting · mangrove · ecosystem · manta · whale shark · parrotfish · anemone · giant clam · dolphin
honeymoon
Newlyweds' celebratory vacation
- couplesRomantic partners together
- newlywedsRecently married pair
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
getaway · sunset cruise · private island · candlelit dinner · spa · seclusion · intimacy · proposal · wedding · destination wedding
overwater bungalow
Dwelling built over ocean
- villaStately country residence
- all-inclusiveCovering every element
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
infinity pool · butler · gourmet · private beach · five-star · exclusive · pampering · hospitality · amenities · beachfront
tropical
Of hot, humid regions
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
sunshine · wet season · dry season · trade winds · cyclone · rainfall · temperature · equatorial · calm seas · rainy
- Indian OceanArabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Andaman Sea
- South AsiaIndia, Indian states, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hindustan
- island vacationbeach, jungle, boat, seaplane, volcano
- Indian Ocean IslandsRodrigues, Christmas Island, coral islands, atolls, islands
- AsiaChina, India, Japan, Thailand, Korea
- islandsisland, isle, isles, islet, islets
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