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Country Guide > Indian Subcontinent > Maldives | |
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Contact Addresses Note On December 26th 2004 a massive earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale struck off the west coast of Indonesia. The quake created a tsunami – a series of huge waves that spread destruction across many parts of Asia and reached as far as the east coast of Africa. The shallowness of the water surrounding the Maldives restricted the force of the tsunami but several of the islands have been destroyed by flooding. Many luxury resorts will be closed for months. Those wishing to travel to the Maldives should check with a relevant tour operator, tourist board or embassy for the latest advice prior to travel (see Contact Addresses). Location A group of islands in the Indian Ocean, 500km (300 miles) southwest of the southern tip of India. Country dialling code 960. Maldives Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) 3rd Floor, H. Aage 12, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Republic of Maldives Tel: 323 228. Fax: 323 229. E-mail: mtpb@visitmaldives.com or mtpb@visitmaldives.com.mv Website: www.visitmaldives.com.mv High Commission of the Republic of Maldives 22 Nottingham Place, London W1U 5NJ, UK Tel: (020) 7224 2135. Fax: (020) 7224 2157. E-mail: maldives.high.commission@virgin.net Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1730. Note The British Embassy in Colombo deals with enquiries relating to the Maldives (see Sri Lanka section). Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations 800 Second Avenue, Suite 400E, New York, NY 10017, USA Tel: (212) 599 6194/5. Fax: (212) 661 6405. E-mail: maldives@un.int Website: www.un.int/maldives Note The US Embassy in Colombo deals with enquiries relating to the Maldives (see Sri Lanka section). Note The Canadian High Commission in Colombo deals with enquiries relating to the Maldives (see Sri Lanka section). |