Maldives Travel Guide - Globetrotter Guides Author:Stefania Lamberti Imagine a whole country formed by aquatic animals. Such is the geological make up of the Republic of Maldives. These small, idyllic islands, sprinkled on the surface of the deep Indian Ocean, owe their existence to the fervent work of minute coral polyps. The Globetrotter Travel Guide to Maldives provides practical, informative and user-friendl... more »y, highlights of the major places of interest, describing their principal attractions and offering sound suggestions on where to tour, stay, eat, shop and relax. This guide is ideal for first-time visitors. It includes over 25 full color area maps, town plans and locator maps and over 95 full color photographs.« less