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4. The Moon

Like the Sun and all of the stars, in Maldives also the Moon rises and sets vertically.
The result is a curious effect: the “horns” will be facing upwards or downwards. We’ll see … in short, the Moon sideways.
The photograph on the left shows precisely a Maldivian Moon with horns facing almost exactly upwards.
Unfortunately, the Moon and the wonders of the sky do not go hand in hand, indeed. The lunar light disturbs the observations, which should be performed in the waning phase of the moon or near New Moon.

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5. Gulab Jamun 

Gulab Jamun is a very popular dessert of India and is also widely famous in Maldives. Whether you are a sweet tooth or not, Gulab Jamuns are a must try delicacy. This is prepared with milk-solid-based balls which are dipped in sugar syrup until they are spongy and soft. It tastes even better when served hot as you will be able to get the enhanced flavours of this sweet.  Some gulab jamuns are also stuffed with dry fruits and cardamon. This is the ultimate dessert!

yummy i love gulab jamun :DD

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8.  Different weekend

The island nation does not have Saturday and Sunday as the weekend, but instead has Friday and Saturday. 

So people generally work on Sundays in the Maldives.

Yeah, u right, the image is not coinciding with the fact I stated. But the I dint get that image.

10. Even small, Maldives has its own endemic terrestrial species: Flying foxes, shrews, geckos and some snakes are 100% Maldivian.

1. Butterfly Park

Suriname’s high forest cover and abundant water supply make it a perfect habitat for butterflies and birds.

Suriname is also one of the top countries for butterfly species due to its temperature and vegetation. The Neotropical Butterfly Park, located just outside Paramaribo, is a lovely nature reserve with dozens of Surinamese butterflies.

The park also has an insect museum with examples of several bug species peculiar to Suriname’s rainforests. An exhibition hall adjacent to the Insects Museum houses a collection of remarkable paintings.

3. Suriname’s official language is Dutch

The official language of Suriname is Dutch, a legacy of Dutch colonial rule. Between 1667 and 1954, Suriname was a Dutch colony – Dutch Guiana – and then became one of the constituent countries of the Netherlands in 1954. Then, in November 1975, it became an independent state. Over 60 per cent of Surinamese people speak Dutch as the first language and the rest of the population speaks it as a second language. Suriname is the only territory outside of Europe where the majority of the population speaks Dutch. They also speak Dutch in the Netherlands, Belgium, Aruba, and the Dutch Antilles.

5. Culture

Suriname is one of the smallest countries in South America, yet its population is one of the most ethnically diverse in the region. Suriname is strongly influenced by Asian, African, and European cultures. Suriname's population includes Hindustanis, Creoles, Javanese, Maroons, and Amerindians. The diversity of its population is a point of pride among many Surinamese people.