Maldives, a coral necklace in the Indian Ocean, is a luxury haven of overwater villas and turquoise seas, with Malé as its tiny, crowded capital. Known for diving, tuna, and postcard beaches, its economy hinges on tourism and fishing, though rising seas threaten its 1,000+ atolls. Dhivehi culture whispers through its resorts. Maldives’ fragile paradise teeters on climate’s edge.