The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is an archipelagic state located in Southern Asia, situated in the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 750 kilometers from the Asian continent’s mainland. Due to their underwater scenery and clean water, the Maldives is ranked among the best recreational diving destinations in the world, with over 60 local dive sites across the islands. It was also reported to be the world’s most desired honeymoon destination, according to a global survey by Agoda.com.