Consisting of 1,190 coral islands forming an archipelago, Maldives is famous for its deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. The favourite locations for travellers include the capital city of Male, Hulhumale, Maafushi Island and Thulusdhoo Island . The climate of Maldives is ideal for visitors to get engaged in water sports like scuba diving, snorkeling, water-skiing, windsurfing and kite boarding.