The Maldives
Photographs by Dave Knight
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 The
word 'Maldives' is pronounced 'Maldeeves'. The capital city is
Male, pronounced 'Mah-lay'.
The
language of the indigenous population is Dhivehi, but English
is the official language.
The
Dhivehi word 'Atoll' has been adopted by the English language
and means 'ring-shaped coral reef enclosing a salt-water pool
or lake'. The enclosed pool is known as a 'lagoon'.
An
atoll is formed by coral growing outwards from a central pinnacle.
The coral isolated in the centre dies and collapses to form the
lagoon. |
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Russian Hummingbird helicopter. R89H03-17 |
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Submerged Coral Reefs, each with shallow central lagoon. R89H03-21 |
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Male in the distance. R89H03-33 |
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Male International Airport (Hulule) R89H03-35 |
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Dhoni leaving Male harbour. R89H01-01 |
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Male, Gold-domed Mosque and Minaret. R89H03-07 |
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Pictures © David Knight 1989 - 1990
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