The Maldives are made up of over 1100 tiny coral islands spread out over 26 major coral atolls. They lie roughly 500 miles southwest of Sri Lanka dotting the Indian Ocean right on the equator. Industry in the Maldives is driven by Tourism and Fishing and flourishes from both. The capital city Male sits on a tiny 2.2 square mile island where more than 100,000 of the countries 350,000 people live.
Culinary visitors especially will not be disappointed as the regional cuisine is a blend of flavors from neighboring countries India and Sri Lanka with fresh caught local seafood. A trip to the Male fish market quickly reveals the sustainable seafood industry in the Maldives.
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| Yellow Fin Tuna a Maldives staple, Male Fish Market |
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| Cleaning Yellow Fin Tuna at the Male Fish Market |
Local and International chefs alike are drawn to the Maldives to get education and ignite new ideas.
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| Maldivian Curry Tuna |
The warm crystalline Indian Ocean, the amazing food culture and dramatic sunsets make the Maldives a global treasure not to be missed.
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