Travel Trivia Quiz: Maldives

Known for iconic pristine beaches and being a desirable vacation spot, the Maldives provide more than just a beautiful and Instagrammable holiday! The Maldives is made up of a chain of islands in the Indian Ocean that are as stunning from the air as they are on land.

Full of history, interesting geography, diverse landscape, and intriguing animals that call it home, the Maldives provide a treasure trove of cool facts. Test your knowledge of the archipelago with this quiz! Make sure to login (or register if you’re new here) to get your name and score on the leaderboard!

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1. Question 1 of 20

   1. Question

   There are approximately 1,200 islands in Maldives. Besides the 200 islands hosting hotels and resorts, how many islands are populated by residents?

   • 100
   • 200
   • 500
   • 1,000
2. Question 2 of 20

   2. Question

   The Maldives traditional drums are called Boduberu, which translates to what?

   • Bang Bang
   • Deep Drum
   • Drum Drum
   • Big Drum
3. Question 3 of 20

   3. Question

   Islam is the state religion of Maldives and Old Friday Mosque on Malé is the oldest mosque in the country. What century does the mosque date back to?

   • 13th century
   • 15th century
   • 17th century
   • 19th century
4. Question 4 of 20

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   What is the capital city of Maldives?

   • Malé
   • Colombo
   • New Dehli
   • Kuala Lumpur
5. Question 5 of 20

   5. Question

   A natural phenomenon regularly occurs at night in the Maldives mid-summer through to winter, tiny bioluminescent organisms called ‘ostracod crustaceans’ appear which turn the beach into a glowing sea of stars. Bioluminescent organisms are often found in what type of water?

   • Warm coastal
   • Cold Shallow
   • Only in the Indian Ocean
   • Warm deep
6. Question 6 of 20

   6. Question

   The beautiful white sand beaches found throughout the Maldives are largely due to which marine animal’s excrement?

   • Parrotfish
   • Whale Shark
   • Manta Ray
   • Whitetip Reef Shark
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   What are the traditional sailing vessels made from coconut wood that you will find in the Maldives?

   • Canoe
   • Bidarka
   • Dhonis
   • Pirogue
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   8. Question

   Which Dhivehi (language of the Maldives) word describes an island formed by a ring-shaped coral reef encircling a lagoon?

   • Key
   • Reef
   • Atoll
   • Islet
9. Question 9 of 20

   9. Question

   Geographically, Maldives is closest to which Asian country?

   • Singapore
   • Sri Lanka
   • Malaysia
   • Thailand
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    The living coral reefs in Maldives are an ecosystem in their own right and among the richest in the world in terms of species diversity. How many different species of coral have been found in the Maldives?

    • 50
    • 80
    • 180
    • 250
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    11. Question

    Which of the following is the traditional material that Maldivians used to make their homes out of?

    • Coconut husks
    • Palm leaves
    • Seashells
    • Coral
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    12. Question

    Which of the following best describes how Maldives ranks by land area compared to other Asian countries?

    • Smallest
    • Most spread out
    • Highest in elevation
    • Sandiest
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    The Maldives is renowned for its marine biodiversity and sea life. However, due to the small size of the islands, there are only a few land-based mammals. One of the most notable is a bat with a wing span of 1.5 meters! What is it called?

    • Large Fruit Bat
    • Indian Flying Fox
    • Asian Flying Fox
    • Maldivian Flying Squirrel
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    14. Question

    Which of the following is the name of the UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve site near Malé?

    • Nanda Devi
    • Baa Atoll
    • Penang Hill
    • Sundarbans
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    15. Question

    Growing substantially since the 1970’s, what is the largest sector of the Maldives economy?

    • Fruit exports
    • Fishing exports
    • Ship building
    • Tourism
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    16. Question

    In Malé, visitors can see the tomb of Maldives’ national hero, Mohammed Thakurufaanu Al-Auzam, who liberated the nation from colonial rule of which country?

    • Britain
    • Spain
    • Portugal
    • France
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    17. Question

    

    True or False? With none of its islands more than 1.8 ms (6 feet) above sea level, Maldives owns the title of lowest country in the world.

    • True
    • False
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    18. Question

    True or False? In 2009, the government of Maldives held the world’s first underwater cabinet meeting (by scuba).

    • True
    • False
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    True or False? The national tree of Maldives is the ficus.

    • True
    • False
20. Question 20 of 20

    20. Question

    True or False? Even though it is a Muslim country, alcohol is widely available in Maldives.

    • True
    • False