The Maldives consists of 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 27 atolls situated in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is renowned for its white sandy beaches, pristine turquoise waters and unique underwater marine life. The capital of the Maldives is Male’. The Maldives has a warm and humid tropical climate, all year round and is influenced by two dominating monsoons. The fact that the Maldives is located at the equator, Maldives receives plentiful of sunshine throughout the year. The temperatures of Maldives ranges between 25° Celsius and 32° Celsius throughout the year. The dry season (northeast monsoon) runs from December to April. While the rainy season (southeast monsoon) runs from late May to November. The official language of the Maldives is Dhivehi, which is a unique language spoken only by the people of Maldives.