Language: The national language is Dhivehi. English is widely used as a business language in government offices and the commercial sector. Other languages are widely used within tourist areas.

Religion: The indigenous population is almost entirely Sunni Muslim.

Time: GMT + 5.

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round-pin plugs are used, although square-pin plugs are now becoming more common.

Communications: 

• Telephone: IDD is available. Country code: 960. Outgoing international code: 00. 
• Mobile telephone: Dhiraagu, the Maldives Telecommunications Company provides mobile phones for dail rental. Fax: Services are available in Malé and the resorts. 
• Internet/E-mail: Dhiraagu are the islands' Internet service providers.
• Telegram: Telecommunications in the Maldives are good – telegram services are available to and from anywhere in the world from the Telecommunications Company (Dhiraagu) in Malé and the resorts. 
• Post: Airmail to Western Europe takes about a week. Post office hours: 0730-1330 and 1600-1750 Saturday to Thursday. 
• Press: The Maldives News Bulletin is published weekly in English. The Dhivehi dailies Haveeru, Aafathis and Miadhu have English sections. Information about local events is widely available on all the resort islands.
  

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