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Language
Dhivehi is the language spoken in all parts of the Maldives, with its strong arabic influence is as exotic as it sounds. The language with its own script is spoken only in the Maldives.

English is widely spoken by Maldivians and visitors can easily make themselves understood getting around the capital island. In the resorts, a variety of languages are spoken by the staff including English, German, French, Italian and Japanese.