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The Baileys in the Maldives

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August 3rd 2012
Our final day in the Maldives as we are heading home to London and the Olympics early tomorrow morning. We have had a great time here - its a stunning place with incredibly friendly and welcoming people - we have had a terrific trip. We will leave you with some favourite images. ... read more

Asia » Maldives » Ari Atoll

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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 t... ... read more