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Monday, February 2, 2004 1:20 AM
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| Religion and Beliefs |
Islam is the official religion of the Republic of Maldives. To be a Maldivian is to be a Muslim. |
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| Supertitious Beliefs |
| Superstition had been an outstanding component of the Maldivian culture. This is for the most part due to the very nature of the islands and its society. |
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| Language |
Dhivehi is the language spoken in the Maldives today. Spoken only in the Maldives, Dhivehi belongs to the Indo-European family of languages |
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| Food |
The Maldives is a nation of small islands with limited cultivable land. Therefore the traditional fare was fairly basic, consisting mainly of fish and coconuts. |
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| Entertainment |
Raivaru is the oldest and most distinctive poetry form in the Maldives. |
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| Fashion |
Dress and adornments has always been an important part of Maldivian society. |
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