Maldives/the Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean

by Kirsten Ellis, Nigel Sitwell (Editor), Claire Banham (Editor)

One of the oldest and smallest states in the world, the Maldives, boasts incredibly beautiful tropical scenery. The author covers every aspect of traveling in this idyllic retreat. Special essays examine witch doctors, cowrie shell currency, and the greenhouse effect, as well as cultural topics of faith, fishing, tribal fashion, and more.

168 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1992