The country became an independent Islamic Sultanate in 1153 and remained one until 1968. The Maldives islands had an impressive six Islamic dynasties and 84 sultans. A few countries tried to colonise the Maldives, namely Portugal in 1558, the Netherlands in 1654, and Britain from 1887 to 1965.
Resorts in The Maldives |
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| South Ari Atoll | Male |
| North Male Atoll | Baa Atoll |
| South Male Atoll | Haa Alifu Atoll |
| Raa Atoll | Meemu Atoll |