Maldives (Republic of)
History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations
History of Relations
The
Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Maldives issued a Joint Communique
on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations on 27 July 1994, thereby formally
establishing diplomatic relations. South Africa and Maldives do not maintain residential
diplomatic missions on each other's territory and relations are conducted through
the South African High Commission in New Delhi, India.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Maldives
The
South African High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is accredited to Maldives:
H E
Ms B M Pheto
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African High Commission Colombo, Sri Lanka
(SAST +3,5 hours)
Maldives Representation in South Africa
Honorary Consulate
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
For
more information contact the Honorary Consulate.
Health Requirements
Visitors
from South Africa are required to be in possession of a valid certificate of immunisation
against yellow fever. Some precautions against mosquito bites are advisable, although
the incidence of malaria is extremely low.
For further information go to
Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
Maldives
has a tropical climate, with two monsoons. The rainy south-west monsoon starts
during April and lasts until October, while the generally less rainy north-east
monsoon occurs from December to March. The average temperature for Maldives ranges
from 25.7 degrees C to 30.7 degrees C.
For up-to-date weather information
click here.
Currency Info
The
monetary unit is the Maldives Rufiya (MRf). One Rf 1 = 100 laari. The current
rate of exchange is about Rf 11 to the US dollar. The currency is freely convertible.
For current exchange rates click here.
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
No Information
Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0872/0837.
Trade
Info
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Maldives, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
