Discover the Top 8 Amazing Fun Facts About the Maldives: Unleash the Paradise!

1. Underwater Cabinet Meeting

In a scene straight out of Aquaman's boardroom, the Maldives government took "water cooler conversations" to a whole new level in 2009: then-president Mohamed Nasheed and his cabinet held the world's first underwater cabinet meeting to raise awareness about the threat of rising sea levels on their nation's existence.
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2. Colossal Coconut

Whoever said size doesn't matter clearly hasn't met this colossal coco: The Maldive coconut, or Lodoicea maldivica, holds the heavyweight title as the planet's largest and heaviest seed, tipping the scales at a whopping 20kg! Oddly enough, this behemoth of a seed isn't native to the Maldives, but rather plays hide-and-seek on the small island of Praslin in the Seychelles. Its hard shell hasn't gone unnoticed, making cameos in local medicine as a colic cure and guest-starring as a potent aphrodisiac in Asian herbal remedies.
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3. Captain Moresby's Treasure Maps

Move over, Jack Sparrow, Captain Moresby is in the house: The Maldives are known for their mesmerizing coral reefs, but it was British captain Robert Moresby who became their ultimate atoll connoisseur in the 1800s, with his maritime charts so detailed and precise, that they were used for navigation till the 1990s and earned a royal thumbs up from Queen Victoria herself! Now that's treasure worth keeping, mateys.
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4. Undersea Fine Dining

Next time you're feeling under pressure to find a unique dining spot, why not take the plunge and really go under: The Maldives houses the world's first undersea restaurant, Ithaa, which offers an unforgettable dining experience five meters beneath the ocean's surface, complete with panoramic views of a vibrant coral garden and a sumptuous fusion menu to delight your taste buds.
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5. Party Central Islands

If the Maldives were a party guest, they'd be that charming social butterfly flitting between groups with a colorful drink in hand: The idyllic country consists of 26 atolls, hosting over 1,000 islands, where about 200 are inhabited and around 100 boast resorts, making it the ultimate tropical paradise hotspot for weary wanderers.
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6. Underwater Family Reunion

Imagine Spongebob Squarepants and the Little Mermaid booking their underwater family reunion: the Maldives would be their prime choice! With a dazzling gathering of over 1,100 fish species, sharks, 5 types of marine turtles, 180 species of corals, 400 species of mollusks, 21 species of whales and dolphins, and even 170 bird species who couldn't resist crashing the party, the Maldives is the ultimate playground for marine life aficionados and Mother Nature's masterpiece.
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7. Boduberu Party Time

When the beat drops and men start falling into a trance, you know you're not at your typical EDM festival: it's a Boduberu performance in the Maldives, dating back to the 11th century AD! This percussive party features drums made from coconut wood and tightened goat skin, with groups of 15 to 20 men dancing and drumming their way through cultural celebrations, starting slow and building up to an intoxicating crescendo.
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8. Coconut Palm, the Multitasking Tree

Whoever said money doesn't grow on trees clearly hasn't been to the Maldives, because one tree can play 'boat builder,' 'bed maker,' and even 'toy creator': The mighty coconut palm, the country's national tree, has various uses besides producing coconuts - its stem was once utilized for constructing boats (now replaced by fiberglass), its husk produces versatile coconut fiber (coir) for making floor mats, mattresses, and decorative rope, and its leaves whip up decorative thatching, mats, brooms, and traditional children's toys. As the multitasking superstar of Maldivian life, the coconut palm graces the national emblem, bank notes, and countless souvenir shops like the witty punchline of an inside joke.
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