The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is an archipelagic state in South Asia, situated in the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland. Maldives is best known for its serene natural environment that includes the azure blue ocean, clean air, and white sandy beaches. It is also very much famous for its water based adventure sports like swimming, scuba diving, fishing, water skiing, kiteboarding, snorkelling, and windsurfing. Luxury resorts and water villas also make Maldives a hit destination amongst travellers.
