The Male International Airport also lies in the heart of the Male Maldives. Maldivian, the airline of Maldives, is an industry giant in Maldives’ economy and its head office is found in Male Maldives.

Division of Male Maldives

Male Maldives is a city of seven divisions in four different islands. The Male Island consists of the four divisions, namely Henveiru, Galolhu, Maafannu and Macchangolhi. A nearby island, formerly a prison and a tourist resort, is the Vilingili Island and makes up the fifth division of Male Maldives. The artificial island settlement known as Hulhumale makes up the sixth division. The airport island of Hulhule completes the seven divisions of Male Maldives.

Tourist Attractions in Male Maldives

Also located in the Male Maldives is its national museum, which is the only remaining building of the Sultan’s Palace. The museum displays a large number of artifacts ranging from thrones and palanquins to the first printing press used in the country.

Another popular tourist attraction in Male Maldives is the Islamic Centre. It is one of the most impressive architectural structures in the country and is of great symbolic importance to the Islamic religion.

Other must-see places in Male Maldives are the Mulee-Aage, which houses the president’s office, and across it the Huskuru Miskiiy, a 17th century mosque that served as the main mosque in Maldives for almost four centuries.