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In Male, give me a small motorcycle, I think I will be very happy

Male Island is the capital of Maldives. It is smaller than Singapore. I heard that the residents of their capital particularly yearn for the urban feeling of a big island city. We are particularly yearning for such a pocket-sized island. Instead of going to those holiday islands, we can stay in Male. If you give me a small electric motorcycle, I think I will be very happy! Male (Dhivehi: Malé) is the capital of the Maldives and one of the smallest capitals in the world, so small that it does not have its own airport. The airport in Maldives is located on the neighboring island of Hulhule. It has an area of ​​approximately 1.96 square kilometers and a population of 234,000. [5] The dazzling white coral reefs and the doors and windows that are mostly painted blue or green form a strong color contrast. The houses are usually built tall and narrow, which is said to be to avoid invasion by demons. Since it was once under British jurisdiction, some buildings also have a strong British atmosphere. In this pocket-sized capital, there are as many as 600 taxis running around. Besides motorcycles, taxis are the most commonly used means of transportation for locals in Male. Male Island is about 670 kilometers southwest of Sri Lanka. It is the trade and economic center of the Maldives, with air and sea routes connecting it to Sri Lanka and India. The population of Male Island is about 248,000, which accounts for almost 40% of the country's total population. The world's smallest capital is also the world's most crowded capital. People in this island country yearn for urban life. It is the economic, political and cultural center of the Maldives and a concentration of state-owned and private groups. This island is a microcosm of the Maldives archipelago. Male' is divided into four areas: Henveyru, Galolu, Machchangoli and Maafannu. There are no asphalt roads on the streets. Everywhere you look, you can see roads paved with Dutch bricks. The royal palace and government agencies are mostly two-story bungalows. The gardens outside the houses are full of various grasses and trees, including papaya, coconut, mango and tiger thorn. The Presidential Palace is one of the important attractions in Male. It combines Islamic and modern Western architectural styles and is an important building with a unique style in the Maldives. The Presidential Palace, formerly known as Mulee-Aage, is a carefully protected ancient building. It was originally built by Sultan Shamsuddeen III for his son in 1906 on the eve of World War I to replace a palace from the mid-17th century. The palace has cast iron doors, carved eaves and carefully designed and well-maintained gardens. After the Sultan and his son were deposed and exiled in May 1936, the building was declared nationalized and the palace became a private residence. During World War II, the palace gardens were planted with a variety of vegetables to alleviate food shortages. After becoming a republic within the Commonwealth in 1952, the palace regained its value and became the presidential residence until a new presidential residence was built in 1994. Independence Square is located on the north shore of Male. This small square with a Maldivian flag flying is the center of the city. It is also the focal point of every political activity, so you can see a lot of security police. In front of the square is the former Presidential Pier, and the Islamic Center is also nearby.
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Posted: Feb 16, 2025
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