MALE, MALDIVES

Male, Maldives is known for its perfect climate and crystal blue waters. It has shimmering white sand that
surrounds the tall palm trees and luxury resorts. Its breathless scenery and charming skies make it the
ultimate Dream Destination.

MOVEMENT LOCATION
Means of transportation include, roadways,
RELATIVE LOCATION: The Maldives is located
airways and waterways
"in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India". The
Sea taxis used by tourists
capital island of Maldives, Male, is located
Only 1 airport, mainly used by visitors
Importing and exporting resources such as "approximately 645km southwest of Sri Lanka."
clothing, food, supplies etc. It can also be described as being “just off of the
The physical movement of both humans and coast of the southwestern tip of India”.
animals
Migration of Ideas, culture, fashion trends ABSOLOUTE LOCATION:
The natural movement of the bodies of water 4.1755 N, 73.5093 E
Modes of transportation include: word of
mouth, computers, telephones, satellites, etc.

HUMAN CHARACTERISTICS PLACE

Language: Dhivehi
Religion: Islamic
Population: 103, 693
Main Branches of Economy: Tourism and Fishing
Ethnic Relations: Population consists of people whose origins are Sri Lanka, India, Africa and
Arab countries. Due to religious and language similarities there is less conflict and more unity.
Government: Majils, the legislative assembly, has 50 members: 2 from Male, 2 from each of the
administrative atolls, and 8 elected by the president.
Land Use: Mosques, National Museum, Recreational sites, Commercial buildings, Residential
buildings, Transportation structures, etc.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The islands are approximately 1.8 metres above sea level.
The islands were built from submerged volcanic mountains.
The islands do not have any rivers flowing through them.
Average Annual Temperature: 76 to 86 °F (24 to 30 °C).
Climate: 2 Divsions; Northeast monsoon (November to March): Tropical, Southwest monsoon
(June to August): Rainy
Plantlife: Includes Coconut Trees, Breadfruit Trees, Banyan Fig Trees, Fan Flower, Moss Rose,
Cyprus Vine Morning Glory, Beach Hibiscus, etc.
Wildlife: Fruit Bats, Lizards, Skinks and Geckos, Snakes, Turtles, Birds, Whales and Dolphins,
Hammerhead Sharks, Reef Sharks and Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Sting Rays and Eagle Rays,
Invertebrate, Reef, Marine Fish, Arthropods, Flora of the Maldives, etc.

Maldives Travel Guide,

Photo Courtesy of Nattu sites.google.com/site/123maldives/geography.

INTERFACE
ADAPTATIONS
Rising sea levels due to Gobal Warming:
Adapting to the environment by building
elevated housing, infrastructure etc.
Ferry Networks: Ferries carry both locals
and tourists from Male to other atolls over
the bodies of water. Example of adapting
to the environment by building
transportation units.
DEPENDANCY
Natural Resources: Relying on livestock,
coconuts, fish, timber, etc.
Decrease in Freshwater: Animals rely on
freshwater, however due to global
warming, freshwater is decreasing.
MODIFICATIONS
Overcrowding: Changing the environment
through land reclamation to better suit
humans.
Coral Mining: Modifying the physical
environment to better suit humans.
Inadequate sewage treatment: Pollution in
the waters are negativly affecting/altering
the aquatic life.
REGION
FORMAL REGION:
Clearly defined by formal boundaries.
This region shares maritime borders
with India, Sri Lanka and The British
Indian Ocean Territory.
FUNCTIONAL REGION:
Male, Madldives is known for its Grand
Friday Mosque. This place of worship is
considered to be the centre of the
Islamic religion.
Also classified as a functional region as
the economy is dependent on tourism
and fishery.
PERCEPTUAL REGION:
Can be classified as a precieved area as
it is defined as being located in the
Northern Indian Ocean, in terms of the
mental map.
It can also be considered as being
located in Southeast Asia.

By:Simrit Kaur Rakhra