The Maldives was long a sultanate, first under Dutch and then under British protection. It became a republic in 1968, three years after independence. Since 1978, President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM - currently in his sixth term in office - has dominated the islands' political scene. Following riots in the capital Male in August 2004, the president and his government pledged to embark upon democratic reforms including a more representative political system and expanded political freedoms. Progress has been slow, however, and many promised reforms have been slow to come to fruition. Nonetheless, political parties were legalized in 2005. A constituent assembly - termed the "special majlis" - has pledged to complete the drafting of a new constitution by the end of 2007 and first-ever presidential elections under a multi-candidate, multi-party system are slated for November 2008. Tourism and fishing are being developed on the archipelago.
Our dive center is located in the South Ari Atoll on Bodufinolu also known as the 5plus star resort of DIVA. A true Euro-Divers Island known for its great diving on the Thila's and the all year round whale shark encounters. Come see the world famous Kuda Rah Thila, Maamigili and Manta point
Sea Explorers Diving School a 5* Gold Palm center provides diving from the Capital Malé, dive sites in North and South Malé can be reached. All dives are done from our own boat.
Delphis Diving Centers at Fun Island is operating this small divecenter in the South Male Atoll. Famous for its spectactulair divesites this divingcenter caters for all divers.