Malé , Maldive Islands
Malé is the capital of Maldive Islands or officially the Republic of Maldives. In 1968 the monarchy was abolished and Nasir became the first President of the Republic. Since all of the land on the island has been built upon, solid waste is being used to reclaim more land from the sea.
Malé, capital of the Maldive Islands 
A city of old buildings, new skyscrapers and shipping containers. 
You need a boat or airplane to leave the capital. 
The gold dome of the Islamic center is on the left.
The “Old Friday Mosque” was built in 1658. It is one of the oldest and most ornate mosques in Malé. It is built from coral boulders and is decorated with intricately carved designs It is also called Hukuru Miskiy. It is still in use.
Old Friday Mosque 
detailed carving in the coral 
The Grand Friday Mosque is about one block away from the Old Friday Mosque and accommodates five thousand worshipers. It is also the Islamic Center for a library, offices, ceremonies and official meetings of the Ministry of Islamic-Affairs. It was opened in 1984.
The Islamic Centre is near the main jetty of Malé and its golden dome is visible above the surrounding buildings.
The main jetty is a busy place with tourists arriving and departing and local people coming by boat to buy and sell produce and fish.
Most of the island’s 3.6 square miles are covered with buildings making the city one of the most densely populated in the world. About one-third of the country’s people live in the capital city.
In addition to the main island, Two other islands have been recently connected by a causeway (2018) since that is the only space available for an airport.
The airport supports seaplanes as well as commercial airplanes.
Before the causeway was built, passengers were transported between the airport and the city by ferry service or water taxi.
The main jetty is visited by all kinds of ships and boats.
The Pacific Princess awaits us offshore with a wonderful meal and world-class entertainment.
Another beautiful trip I took with you through photos. I not only like your travel blogs for the photos but for all the history you share!