Maldives beautiful country most of the area is at sea level

Not only famous as a tourist paradise, Maldives is also special because most of its territory is at sea level, bringing many interesting facts that few people know.

On Earth, the island nation of Maldives is one of the smallest countries in the world with an area of ​​90,000 km2. Of which, only 298 km2 is land area. Photo: authenticindiatours.com.

In particular, Maldives has a very unique terrain. Most of the country's territory is almost at sea level. The lowest point is 0m above sea level while the highest point is only 2.4m. Photo: authenticindiatours.com.

Accordingly, Maldives is considered the flattest country in the world. The flat terrain in most of the territory helps the view to always be clear, easy to observe from a distance. Photo: authenticindiatours.com.

Because most of its area is at sea level, the Maldives is on the list of countries affected by rising sea levels and climate change. Photo: entiretravel.

Climate change and rising sea levels are threatening the survival of the Maldives. Experts warn the island nation could be submerged by the ocean in the next few decades if sea levels continue to rise. Photo: steemit.com.

The Maldives is known to many as a tropical paradise, a luxury resort. It has many beautiful natural landscapes along with many resorts, water villas, beach resorts and exciting entertainment activities. Photo: steemit.com.

The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll in Maldives attracts a lot of tourists. This is a ring-shaped coral archipelago surrounding a lagoon. Not only does it have a rich coral reef system, Baa Atoll is also "home" to many marine species such as dolphins, turtles, rays, sharks... Photo: entiretravel.

The culture of the Maldives is a blend of South Indian, Sinhalese and Arab people. Photo: steemit.com.

Although the Maldives has 1,190 islands, only 200 are inhabited. Photo: tripadvisor.

Sand in the Maldives comes from coral. The white grains that make up the powdery softness of this tropical paradise are the remains of coral-eating parrot fish. Photo: Nikola Tasic.

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