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'Dhoni' the traditional fishing boat of the Maldives, used from time immemorial

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Maldivian lacquered handicrafts.

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A mysterious carving from pre-Islamic times on display at the National Museum.

 

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Flag of the Maldives

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Pink Rose - National Flower of Maldives

 

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Exotic species of  fish

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Cononut- abundant in the Maldives

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'Thaana' script

Young Maldivian girl.JPG (40152 bytes)

 

        

 

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