| The Maldivian currency is Rufiyas and Laaris. The exchange rate for US Dollars is Rufiya 11.72 for one US Dollar (1998). A Rufiya is equal to 100 laarees (coins). The Rufiyaa comes in denominations of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500. The American Dollar is the most common foreign currency. Payments in the resorts can be made in most hard currencies in cash, traveller's cheques or credit cards. The most commonly used credit cards are American Express, Visa, Master Card, Diners Club, JCB and Euro Card. |
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Name: Maldives |
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Area: 298 sq km |
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Capital City: Malé |
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Population: 301,000 |
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Language: Maldivian Divehi |
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Currency: Rufiyas |
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Time Zone: GMT+ 5 hours |
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Religion: Sunni Muslim |
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