Male International Airport
The capital of the Maldives is Male, also where Male International Airport is located, the starting point for all travellers to the Maldives. This is where all journeys kick off – from the moment you touch down get ready to be dazzled by your Maldives holiday! The official language is Dhihevi, however communication is usually a breeze as the locals are extremely friendly by nature and English is widely understood. The Maldivian currency is known as Rufiyaa, with the current exchange rate (April 2010) at around 1€uro = 18,0373 Rufiyaa / 1 Rufiyaa = 0.0554401 €uro. However, the Rufiyaa is mainly used by the locals, usually tourists on holiday in Maldives pay for goods and services in US Dollars. Once you embark on your Maldives holiday you will truly be swept away; the people, the culture, the countless activities: diving, swimming, liveaboards, marine life, safaris, spas – make sure you do not miss out on this unforgettable holiday experience of a lifetime.