Production firms interested in shooting your video or commercials on location in the magnificent MALDIVES may contact us for technical, administrative and official help you will need for your production.
Maldives: An Introduction
Sparkling, white, beaches, coconut palms swaying in the gentle breeze, crystal clear, aquamarine lagoons, - if this is your idea of Paradise – welcome to Paradise! Welcome to the Maldives!
With over 1100 islands scattered across the Equator in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Maldives beckons its visitors with the promise of untouched, undisturbed, tropical haven. With only 202 inhabited islands of which 87 are resort islands, Maldives is the perfect destination for those searching for private islands with all the modern amenities.
Each resort with its own “house reef” gives ample space for those snorkeling while the more adventurous can take up diving to discover the coral reefs teeming with abundant varieties of marine flora and fauna.
Whether soaking up the sun or exploring the marine life, tasting international cuisine, rejuvenating at a spa, dancing the nights away under a starry night, Maldives caters to every type of holiday-maker! Honeymooners, divers, surfers, families, singles – if it is the sun, sea and sand that you crave – Maldives is your perfect destination!
General Information:
Location: 500 km from Sri Lanka and India, located in the Indian Ocean
Sea Area: approx. 41,500 square miles
Land Area: approx. 115 square miles
Population: 269, 101 (according to 2000 Census)
Political Status: Republic
Religion: Islam
Language: Dhivehi & English
Industries: Fishing, Tourism, Import Export
Standard time: + 5 hrs GMT
Climate: Tropical, average temperature 30°C
Average sunshine: 7.5 hrs per day
Relative Humidity: 73 – 85 %
Monsoons: Southwest: May- October
Northeast: November – April
Rainfall: 1948.2 mm average annually
Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MRF)
Exchange Rates: US$ 1 = 12.85
Entry Visa: 30 day tourist visa upon arrival (special Visa would be arranged to movie crews etc.)
Customs: No illicit drugs, pornography, firearms, alcohol & dangerous animals
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