Male', the capital of the Maldives, is a small, picturesque, and heavily populated city which is about 2km (1.2mi) long and 1km (0.62mi) wide. It is the commercial center, seat of government and the seat of many important historical and religious landmarks. It has been known as the Sultan's Island in the past.
Male’, known as ‘the Sultan's Island’ in the past, has no beaches and instead the seawalls surround it on all the sides. However, a newly landscaped artificial beach area and adjoining breakwater stretching all the way round to the harbour in the southwest of the island provide a pleasant jogging route.
The Grand Friday Mosque : Masjid-al-Sultan Mohammed Thakurufaanu-al-A "z" zam is the biggest mosque in the Maldives. It also includes the Islamic Center. This Grand Mosque with its dominant golden dome ornates the city.
The Old Friday Mosque :with its unique minaret and the tombs of national heroes and members of royalty presents the visitor a glimpse of the past. The art in the mosque and royal burial grounds are unique and invaluable.
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