Male
Malé is the capital of the Maldives, situated on an island in the North Malé Atoll. It is the country's largest industrial center, with the main seaport and airport. Home to over 211,000 people, the city occupies almost the entire island. Surrounded by a concrete breakwater, it is protected from flooding by the Indian Ocean. The tropical climate ensures high temperatures year-round, with the best time to visit being the dry season from November to April.
