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Malé, Maldives
2 laws, restrictions, and customs in Malé that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.
The Maldives is a Muslim country. Alcohol is prohibited on inhabited local islands and can only be purchased and consumed at licensed resort islands and on liveaboard vessels. Bringing alcohol to a local island can result in arrest.
On inhabited local islands in the Maldives, conservative dress is expected — covered shoulders and knees for both men and women. Bikinis, shorts, and sleeveless tops must be changed into before leaving the designated 'bikini beach' on local islands.
