The Maldives is a country made up of about 1,200 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean, south of India. The islands are so flat that the highest point in the whole country is only about eight feet above the sea. That is shorter than most ceilings in your house!
The islands sit on top of coral reefs, and the water around them is crystal clear. You can see colorful fish, manta rays, and whale sharks swimming below the surface. Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean, but they are gentle and eat only tiny plants and animals.
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