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Oliverli: /* Landscape and/or urban context */

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Landscape and/or urban context

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	Looking at the geology of a typical island, we first come across 15-40 cm of humus followed by 30-50cm hardpan and finally a sandstone bedrock. Fresh water lenses are often found between the hardpan and the bedrock. As the soil lacks in silt and clay the absorption capacity is reduced, resulting in a very high alkaline levels of up to 8.8. Due to the high alkaline levels and the general lack of space, agriculture doesn't play a very big role in land use. The estimate of agricultural land use lies around 2670ha divided across the country. Some of the products that are locally farmed are coconuts, pumpkins, bananas, brinjals, cucumbers, papaws, cabbages and taros. Fresh water is either gained from collecting and storing rainwater or from diesel powered desalination plants on the islands. [[Image:Graph1_from_NAPA.png\|right\|thumb]]		Looking at the geology of a typical island, we first come across 15-40 cm of humus followed by 30-50cm hardpan and finally a sandstone bedrock. Fresh water lenses are often found between the hardpan and the bedrock. As the soil lacks in silt and clay the absorption capacity is reduced, resulting in a very high alkaline levels of up to 8.8. Due to the high alkaline levels and the general lack of space, agriculture doesn't play a very big role in land use. The estimate of agricultural land use lies around 2670ha divided across the country. Some of the products that are locally farmed are coconuts, pumpkins, bananas, brinjals, cucumbers, papaws, cabbages and taros. Fresh water is either gained from collecting and storing rainwater or from diesel powered desalination plants on the islands. [[Image:Graph1_from_NAPA.png\|right\|thumb]]
	The island state is rated the sixth smallest when it comes to possible land use, as only 295km2 are inhabitable. The 295km2 are spread out over the 1190 islands. The figure translates into only 1% of the entire country's land mass. Today the population count is around 330'000 and at a density of around 1200 people per square kilometer. A third of the population live in the capitol city Malé. The city is heavily urbanized, leaving very little free space between buildings and taking up the entire island. The city is spread over three islands and is the heart of trade and transportation in and out of the Maldives. Other heavily populated islands are the Hithadoo, the Fuvahmulah and the Kulhudhufushi. The differences between island population varies enormously.		The island state is rated the sixth smallest when it comes to possible land use, as only 295km2 are inhabitable. The 295km2 are spread out over the 1190 islands. The figure translates into only 1% of the entire country's land mass. Today the population count is around 330'000 and at a density of around 1200 people per square kilometer. A third of the population live in the capitol city Malé. The city is heavily urbanized, leaving very little free space between buildings and taking up the entire island. The city is spread over three islands and is the heart of trade and transportation in and out of the Maldives. Other heavily populated islands are the Hithadoo, the Fuvahmulah and the Kulhudhufushi. The differences between island population varies enormously.


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Oliverli: /* Landscape and/or urban context */

2013-01-22T15:42:13Z

Landscape and/or urban context

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	'''Geography and Land use'''		'''Geography and Land use'''

	The Maldives is a "small" country that consists of many different islands, sand banks and reefs. To be precise the island state is made up of 2041 coral reefs, of which 1190 are always above sea level and the remaining few are strongly influenced by high or low tide. These reefs form 26 atolls, which are situated on a 960km long and 80-120km wide submarine ridge in the Laccative sea. The various islands and sand banks are dispersed over 90'000 km2 on top of the North-South running ridge. Thus making the Maldives the most widely spread country in the world.		The Maldives is a "small" country that consists of many different islands, sand banks and reefs. To be precise the island state is made up of 2041 coral reefs, of which 1190 are always above sea level and the remaining few are strongly influenced by high or low tide. These reefs form 26 atolls, which are situated on a 960km long and 80-120km wide submarine ridge in the Laccative sea. The various islands and sand banks are dispersed over 90'000 km2 on top of the North-South running ridge. Thus making the Maldives the most widely spread country in the world.
	Although the highest natural point of the Maldives is around 2.5 metres above sea level, some urban areas have been raised to several metres above sea level out of security reasons. But yet over 80 % of the islands are still just under one metre above sea level, there by reducing the average height to 1.4 metres and making the Maldives the lowest lying country in the world. This is where the coral reefs surrounding the island play a vital role in mitigating the possible damage done by storms and general erosion to the shorelines.		Although the highest natural point of the Maldives is around 2.5 metres above sea level, some urban areas have been raised to several metres above sea level out of security reasons. But yet over 80 % of the islands are still just under one metre above sea level, there by reducing the average height to 1.4 metres and making the Maldives the lowest lying country in the world. This is where the coral reefs surrounding the island play a vital role in mitigating the possible damage done by storms and general erosion to the shorelines.

Oliverli: /* Landscape and/or urban context */

2013-01-22T15:41:55Z

Landscape and/or urban context

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	===Landscape and/or urban context===		===Landscape and/or urban context===

	'''Geography and Land use'''		'''Geography and Land use'''
	The Maldives is a "small" country that consists of many different islands, sand banks and reefs. To be precise the island state is made up of 2041 coral reefs, of which 1190 are always above sea level and the remaining few are strongly influenced by high or low tide. These reefs form 26 atolls, which are situated on a 960km long and 80-120km wide submarine ridge in the Laccative sea. The various islands and sand banks are dispersed over 90'000 km2 on top of the North-South running ridge. Thus making the Maldives the most widely spread country in the world.		The Maldives is a "small" country that consists of many different islands, sand banks and reefs. To be precise the island state is made up of 2041 coral reefs, of which 1190 are always above sea level and the remaining few are strongly influenced by high or low tide. These reefs form 26 atolls, which are situated on a 960km long and 80-120km wide submarine ridge in the Laccative sea. The various islands and sand banks are dispersed over 90'000 km2 on top of the North-South running ridge. Thus making the Maldives the most widely spread country in the world.
	Although the highest natural point of the Maldives is around 2.5 metres above sea level, some urban areas have been raised to several metres above sea level out of security reasons. But yet over 80 % of the islands are still just under one metre above sea level, there by reducing the average height to 1.4 metres and making the Maldives the lowest lying country in the world. This is where the coral reefs surrounding the island play a vital role in mitigating the possible damage done by storms and general erosion to the shorelines.		Although the highest natural point of the Maldives is around 2.5 metres above sea level, some urban areas have been raised to several metres above sea level out of security reasons. But yet over 80 % of the islands are still just under one metre above sea level, there by reducing the average height to 1.4 metres and making the Maldives the lowest lying country in the world. This is where the coral reefs surrounding the island play a vital role in mitigating the possible damage done by storms and general erosion to the shorelines.
	Looking at the geology of a typical island, we first come across 15-40 cm of humus followed by 30-50cm hardpan and finally a sandstone bedrock. Fresh water lenses are often found between the hardpan and the bedrock. As the soil lacks in silt and clay the absorption capacity is reduced, resulting in a very high alkaline levels of up to 8.8. Due to the high alkaline levels and the general lack of space, agriculture doesn't play a very big role in land use. The estimate of agricultural land use lies around 2670ha divided across the country. Some of the products that are locally farmed are coconuts, pumpkins, bananas, brinjals, cucumbers, papaws, cabbages and taros. Fresh water is either gained from collecting and storing rainwater or from diesel powered desalination plants on the islands. [[Image:Graph1_from_NAPA.png\|right\|thumb]]		Looking at the geology of a typical island, we first come across 15-40 cm of humus followed by 30-50cm hardpan and finally a sandstone bedrock. Fresh water lenses are often found between the hardpan and the bedrock. As the soil lacks in silt and clay the absorption capacity is reduced, resulting in a very high alkaline levels of up to 8.8. Due to the high alkaline levels and the general lack of space, agriculture doesn't play a very big role in land use. The estimate of agricultural land use lies around 2670ha divided across the country. Some of the products that are locally farmed are coconuts, pumpkins, bananas, brinjals, cucumbers, papaws, cabbages and taros. Fresh water is either gained from collecting and storing rainwater or from diesel powered desalination plants on the islands. [[Image:Graph1_from_NAPA.png\|right\|thumb]]
	The island state is rated the sixth smallest when it comes to possible land use, as only 295km2 are inhabitable. The 295km2 are spread out over the 1190 islands. The figure translates into only 1% of the entire country's land mass. Today the population count is around 330'000 and at a density of around 1200 people per square kilometer. A third of the population live in the capitol city Malé. The city is heavily urbanized, leaving very little free space between buildings and taking up the entire island. The city is spread over three islands and is the heart of trade and transportation in and out of the Maldives. Other heavily populated islands are the Hithadoo, the Fuvahmulah and the Kulhudhufushi. The differences between island population varies enormously.		The island state is rated the sixth smallest when it comes to possible land use, as only 295km2 are inhabitable. The 295km2 are spread out over the 1190 islands. The figure translates into only 1% of the entire country's land mass. Today the population count is around 330'000 and at a density of around 1200 people per square kilometer. A third of the population live in the capitol city Malé. The city is heavily urbanized, leaving very little free space between buildings and taking up the entire island. The city is spread over three islands and is the heart of trade and transportation in and out of the Maldives. Other heavily populated islands are the Hithadoo, the Fuvahmulah and the Kulhudhufushi. The differences between island population varies enormously.


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Oliverli: /* Geography and Land use */

2013-01-22T15:41:07Z

Geography and Land use

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	===Landscape and/or urban context===		===Landscape and/or urban context===

	== Geography and Land use ==		'''Geography and Land use'''
	The Maldives is a "small" country that consists of many different islands, sand banks and reefs. To be precise the island state is made up of 2041 coral reefs, of which 1190 are always above sea level and the remaining few are strongly influenced by high or low tide. These reefs form 26 atolls, which are situated on a 960km long and 80-120km wide submarine ridge in the Laccative sea. The various islands and sand banks are dispersed over 90'000 km2 on top of the North-South running ridge. Thus making the Maldives the most widely spread country in the world.		The Maldives is a "small" country that consists of many different islands, sand banks and reefs. To be precise the island state is made up of 2041 coral reefs, of which 1190 are always above sea level and the remaining few are strongly influenced by high or low tide. These reefs form 26 atolls, which are situated on a 960km long and 80-120km wide submarine ridge in the Laccative sea. The various islands and sand banks are dispersed over 90'000 km2 on top of the North-South running ridge. Thus making the Maldives the most widely spread country in the world.
	Although the highest natural point of the Maldives is around 2.5 metres above sea level, some urban areas have been raised to several metres above sea level out of security reasons. But yet over 80 % of the islands are still just under one metre above sea level, there by reducing the average height to 1.4 metres and making the Maldives the lowest lying country in the world. This is where the coral reefs surrounding the island play a vital role in mitigating the possible damage done by storms and general erosion to the shorelines.		Although the highest natural point of the Maldives is around 2.5 metres above sea level, some urban areas have been raised to several metres above sea level out of security reasons. But yet over 80 % of the islands are still just under one metre above sea level, there by reducing the average height to 1.4 metres and making the Maldives the lowest lying country in the world. This is where the coral reefs surrounding the island play a vital role in mitigating the possible damage done by storms and general erosion to the shorelines.

Oliverli: /* Landscape and/or urban context */

2013-01-22T15:40:29Z

Landscape and/or urban context

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	===Landscape and/or urban context===		===Landscape and/or urban context===
	The Maldives is a "small" country that consists of many different islands, sand banks and reefs. To be precise the island state is made up of 2041 coral reefs, of which 1190 are always above sea level and the remaining ~~islands~~ are strongly influenced by high or low tide. These reefs form 26 atolls, which are situated on a 960km long and 80-120km wide submarine ridge in the Laccative sea. The various islands and sand banks are dispersed over 90'000 km2 on top of the North-South running ridge. Thus making the Maldives the most widely spread country in the world.
	Although the highest natural point of the Maldives is around 2.5 metres above sea level, some urban areas have been raised to several metres above sea level out of security reasons. But yet over 80 % of the islands are still just under one metre above sea level, there by reducing the average height to 1.4 metres and making the Maldives the lowest lying country in the world. This is where the coral reefs surrounding the island play a vital role in mitigating the damage done by storms and general erosion to the shorelines.		== Geography and Land use ==
			The Maldives is a "small" country that consists of many different islands, sand banks and reefs. To be precise the island state is made up of 2041 coral reefs, of which 1190 are always above sea level and the remaining few are strongly influenced by high or low tide. These reefs form 26 atolls, which are situated on a 960km long and 80-120km wide submarine ridge in the Laccative sea. The various islands and sand banks are dispersed over 90'000 km2 on top of the North-South running ridge. Thus making the Maldives the most widely spread country in the world.
			Although the highest natural point of the Maldives is around 2.5 metres above sea level, some urban areas have been raised to several metres above sea level out of security reasons. But yet over 80 % of the islands are still just under one metre above sea level, there by reducing the average height to 1.4 metres and making the Maldives the lowest lying country in the world. This is where the coral reefs surrounding the island play a vital role in mitigating the possible damage done by storms and general erosion to the shorelines.
	Looking at the geology of a typical island, we first come across 15-40 cm of humus followed by 30-50cm hardpan and finally a sandstone bedrock. Fresh water lenses are often found between the hardpan and the bedrock. As the soil lacks in silt and clay the absorption capacity is reduced, resulting in a very high alkaline levels of up to 8.8. Due to the high alkaline levels and the general lack of space, agriculture doesn't play a very big role in land use. The estimate of agricultural land use lies around 2670ha divided across the country. Some of the products that are locally farmed are coconuts, pumpkins, bananas, brinjals, cucumbers, papaws, cabbages and taros. Fresh water is either gained from collecting and storing rainwater or from diesel powered desalination plants on the islands. [[Image:Graph1_from_NAPA.png\|right\|thumb]]		Looking at the geology of a typical island, we first come across 15-40 cm of humus followed by 30-50cm hardpan and finally a sandstone bedrock. Fresh water lenses are often found between the hardpan and the bedrock. As the soil lacks in silt and clay the absorption capacity is reduced, resulting in a very high alkaline levels of up to 8.8. Due to the high alkaline levels and the general lack of space, agriculture doesn't play a very big role in land use. The estimate of agricultural land use lies around 2670ha divided across the country. Some of the products that are locally farmed are coconuts, pumpkins, bananas, brinjals, cucumbers, papaws, cabbages and taros. Fresh water is either gained from collecting and storing rainwater or from diesel powered desalination plants on the islands. [[Image:Graph1_from_NAPA.png\|right\|thumb]]
	The island state is rated the sixth smallest when it comes to possible land use, as only 295km2 are inhabitable. The 295km2 are spread out over the 1190 islands. The figure translates into only 1% of the entire country's land mass. Today the population count is around 330'000 and at a density of around 1200 people per square kilometer. A third of the population live in the capitol city Malé. The city is heavily urbanized, leaving very little free space between buildings and taking up the entire island. The city is spread of three islands and is the heart of trade and transportation in and out of the Maldives. Other heavily populated islands are the Hithadoo, the Fuvahmulah and the Kulhudhufushi. The differences between island population varies enormously.		The island state is rated the sixth smallest when it comes to possible land use, as only 295km2 are inhabitable. The 295km2 are spread out over the 1190 islands. The figure translates into only 1% of the entire country's land mass. Today the population count is around 330'000 and at a density of around 1200 people per square kilometer. A third of the population live in the capitol city Malé. The city is heavily urbanized, leaving very little free space between buildings and taking up the entire island. The city is spread over three islands and is the heart of trade and transportation in and out of the Maldives. Other heavily populated islands are the Hithadoo, the Fuvahmulah and the Kulhudhufushi. The differences between island population varies enormously.

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Oliverli: /* Authors' perspectives */

2013-01-22T15:33:43Z

Authors' perspectives

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	=== Authors' perspectives ===		=== Authors' perspectives ===
	The Maldives have a unique topography and marine ecology, which deserves in every right to be preserved. Measures towards the various problems are being taking by the government. Sadly the development is slow and costly. This seems only to be a problem in poorer countries that are immediately effected by climate change. As an on going landscape architects we ~~find one~~ can learn the most by studying areas and cases that are in dire need. Mainly because you are going to find the most innovation and measures to combat the oncoming threat. Taking their measures into consideration and combining that with our local problems we can look for solutions where we live and work, hoping not only to mitigate our problems but also those of our neighbors and their neighbors. Only if we stand and think together can we even begin look for suitable solutions towards solving the mystery of climate adaption.[[Image:Administrative_divisions_of_the_Maldives.png\|right\|thumb]]		The Maldives have a unique topography and marine ecology, which deserves in every right to be preserved. Measures towards the various problems are being taking by the government. Sadly the development is slow and costly. This seems only to be a problem in poorer countries that are immediately effected by climate change. As on going landscape architects, we think that you can learn the most by studying areas and cases that are in dire need of change. Mainly because you are going to find the most innovation and measures to combat the oncoming threat or problem. Taking their measures into consideration and combining that with our local problems we can look for solutions where we live and work, hoping not only to mitigate our problems, but also those of our neighbors and their neighbors. Only if we stand and think together can we even begin look for suitable solutions towards solving the mystery of climate adaption.[[Image:Administrative_divisions_of_the_Maldives.png\|right\|thumb]]


	===Landscape and/or urban context===		===Landscape and/or urban context===

Oliverli: /* Rationale: Why have you selected this case study area? */

2013-01-22T15:31:27Z

Rationale: Why have you selected this case study area?

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	=== Rationale: Why have you selected this case study area? ===		=== Rationale: Why have you selected this case study area? ===
	We decided on the Maldives for our case study, as it is a country that is very much defined by it's topographical and geographical references. More so than continental countries, island states have very limited natural resources and there for have to either rely on trade from the mainland or provide a service to generate wealth (e.g tourism). Today tourism is the biggest industry in the Maldives and accounts for more than 25% of the GDP. The second biggest in the country is the fishing industry, which unlike the tourist branch, has a much deeper grasp in the maldivian culture. Not only is fishing a way of life in the maldives, but fish also provide the main source of protein for the population.		We decided on the Maldives for our case study, as it is a country that is very much defined by it's topographical and geographical references. More so than continental countries, island states have very limited natural resources and there for have to either rely on trade from the mainland or provide a service to generate wealth (e.g tourism). Today tourism is the biggest industry in the Maldives and accounts for more than 25% of the GDP. The second biggest in the country is the fishing industry, which unlike the tourist branch, has a much deeper grasp in the maldivian culture. Not only is fishing a way of life in the maldives, but fish also provide the main source of protein for the population.
	This is where it becomes interesting. As the country needs grow economically, so it can support its populations needs, more waste is produced. As land is precious and there is no space to build proper waste refineries, the waste is burnt at low temperatures or dumped ~~at sea~~. Both these measure aren't very efficient and pollute the surrounding waters, strongly influencing the already dwindling fish population of the Indian ocean.		This is where it becomes interesting. As the country needs grow economically, so it can support its populations needs, more waste is produced. As land is precious and there is no space to build proper waste refineries, the waste is burnt at low temperatures or dumped in especially dug out atolls. Both these measure aren't very efficient and pollute the surrounding waters, strongly influencing the already dwindling fish population of the Indian ocean.
	The country is not only faced with pollution and resource problems, but also with an entirely new threat. A threat that humanity as not yet had to face. Due to rising sea levels and the fact that the highest point in maldives is around two metres above sea level, the ~~maldives might~~ become uninhabitable in the near future.		The country is not only faced with pollution and resource problems, but also with an entirely new threat. A threat that humanity as not yet had to face. Due to rising sea levels and the fact that the highest point in maldives is around two and half metres above sea level, the Maldives may become uninhabitable in the near future.

	All these factors prove, that the Maldives and other small island states, like Vanuatu, the Fiji islands and Malaysia will the first to feel the greater impacts of climate change on modern society.		All these factors prove, that the Maldives and other small island states, like Vanuatu, the Fiji islands and Malaysia will the first to feel the greater impacts of climate change on modern society.

Oliverli: /* Landscape and/or urban context */

2013-01-22T14:52:08Z

Landscape and/or urban context

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	===Landscape and/or urban context===		===Landscape and/or urban context===
	The Maldives is a "small" country that consists of many different islands, sand banks and reefs. To be precise the island state is made of 2041 coral reefs, of which 1190 are always above sea level the remaining islands are strongly influenced by ~~the~~ tide. These reefs form 26 atolls, which are situated on a 960km long and 80-120km wide submarine ridge in the Laccative sea. The various islands and sand banks are dispersed over 90'000 km2 on top of the North-South running ridge. Thus making the ~~maldives~~ the most widely spread country in the world.		The Maldives is a "small" country that consists of many different islands, sand banks and reefs. To be precise the island state is made up of 2041 coral reefs, of which 1190 are always above sea level and the remaining islands are strongly influenced by high or low tide. These reefs form 26 atolls, which are situated on a 960km long and 80-120km wide submarine ridge in the Laccative sea. The various islands and sand banks are dispersed over 90'000 km2 on top of the North-South running ridge. Thus making the Maldives the most widely spread country in the world.
	Although the highest natural point of the ~~maldives~~ is around 2.5 metres above sea level, some urban areas have been raised to several metres above sea level out of security reasons. But over 80 % of the islands are just under one metre above sea level, there by reducing the average to 1.4 metres and making the ~~maldives~~ the lowest lying country in the world. This is where the coral reefs surrounding the island play a vital ~~roll~~ in mitigating the damage done by storms and general erosion to the shorelines.		Although the highest natural point of the Maldives is around 2.5 metres above sea level, some urban areas have been raised to several metres above sea level out of security reasons. But yet over 80 % of the islands are still just under one metre above sea level, there by reducing the average height to 1.4 metres and making the Maldives the lowest lying country in the world. This is where the coral reefs surrounding the island play a vital role in mitigating the damage done by storms and general erosion to the shorelines.
	Looking at the geology of a typical island, we first come across 15-40 cm of humus followed by 30-50cm hardpan and finally a sandstone bedrock. Fresh water lenses are often found between the hardpan and the bedrock. As the soil lacks in silt and clay the absorption capacity is reduced, resulting in a very high alkaline levels of up to 8.8. Due to the high alkaline levels and the general lack of space, agriculture doesn't play a very big role in land use. The estimate of agricultural land lies around ~~2670 ha~~ divided across the country. Some of the products that are locally farmed are coconuts, pumpkins, bananas, brinjals, cucumbers, papaws, cabbages and taros. Fresh water is either gained from collecting and storing rainwater or from desalination plants ~~under~~ the ~~surface~~. [[Image:Graph1_from_NAPA.png\|right\|thumb]]		Looking at the geology of a typical island, we first come across 15-40 cm of humus followed by 30-50cm hardpan and finally a sandstone bedrock. Fresh water lenses are often found between the hardpan and the bedrock. As the soil lacks in silt and clay the absorption capacity is reduced, resulting in a very high alkaline levels of up to 8.8. Due to the high alkaline levels and the general lack of space, agriculture doesn't play a very big role in land use. The estimate of agricultural land use lies around 2670ha divided across the country. Some of the products that are locally farmed are coconuts, pumpkins, bananas, brinjals, cucumbers, papaws, cabbages and taros. Fresh water is either gained from collecting and storing rainwater or from diesel powered desalination plants on the islands. [[Image:Graph1_from_NAPA.png\|right\|thumb]]
	The island state is rated the sixth smallest when it ~~come~~ to possible land use, as only 295km2 are inhabitable. The 295km2 are spread out over the 1190 islands. The figure translates into only 1% of the entire country's land mass. Today the population count is around 330'000 and at a density of around 1200 people per square kilometer. A third of the population live in the capitol city Malé. The city is heavily urbanized, leaving very little free space between buildings and taking up the entire island. The city is ~~the~~ spread of three islands and is heart of trade and transportation in and out of the Maldives. Other heavily populated ~~islnds~~ are the Hithadoo, the Fuvahmulah and the Kulhudhufushi. The differences between island population varies enormously.		The island state is rated the sixth smallest when it comes to possible land use, as only 295km2 are inhabitable. The 295km2 are spread out over the 1190 islands. The figure translates into only 1% of the entire country's land mass. Today the population count is around 330'000 and at a density of around 1200 people per square kilometer. A third of the population live in the capitol city Malé. The city is heavily urbanized, leaving very little free space between buildings and taking up the entire island. The city is spread of three islands and is the heart of trade and transportation in and out of the Maldives. Other heavily populated islands are the Hithadoo, the Fuvahmulah and the Kulhudhufushi. The differences between island population varies enormously.

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Gagan Keith: /* References */

2013-01-19T15:26:34Z

References

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	'''References of images used in presentation slides''':		'''References of images used in presentation slides''':

	'''1'''		'''1'''

	~~http://~~www.google.com/~~imgres~~?um=1&hl=en&~~tbo~~=d&~~biw~~=~~1138~~&~~bih~~=~~528~~&~~tbm~~=~~isch~~&~~tbnid~~=~~l3bro2DLpZC4jM:~~&~~imgrefurl=http://www.regal-diving.co.uk/maldives-diving&docid~~=~~GI9UKIckPVH30M~~&~~imgurl~~=http~~://www.regal-diving.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/slideshow_main/public/Hawksbill~~%~~252520Turtle2~~%~~252520Maldives~~%~~252520Mar~~%~~25252006_0.JPG&w=730&h=404~~&ei=~~mN_zULTWA5CLswaGk4DQDA~~&~~zoom~~=1&~~iact~~=rc&~~dur~~=~~295&sig=114817112726526575194&page=1&tbnh=142&tbnw=275&start=0&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429~~,~~r:1,s:0,i:87&tx=99&ty=54~~		www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDQQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fligotour.com%2Fmaldives%2Fmpre-islamic-history-of-maldives-1&ei=I-HzUKbHFMWMtAaBkIGgCQ&usg=AFQjCNHNf_X9uiiuPvh61v6RMFwsif8wiQ&sig2=O_gmQsdg6zlhJ-YK4SsDeA&bvm=bv.1357700187,d.Yms

	'''2'''		'''2'''

	http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&tbo=d&biw=1138&bih=528&tbm=isch&tbnid=~~yDUM_vVv3w3vqM~~:&imgrefurl=http://~~500px~~.com/~~photo/33241~~&docid=~~kdN1yGNtM-C1lM&itg=1~~&imgurl=http://~~pcdn~~.~~500px~~.~~net~~/~~33241~~/~~f4f750f191d42e04f0084b3050d0bb3c55b3b4b7~~/4.jpg&w=~~800~~&h=~~531~~&ei=~~TuDzUIaMFtHntQaOx4CgAw~~&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=~~238~~&sig=114817112726526575194&page=2&tbnh=~~134~~&tbnw=~~201~~&start=18&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:19,s:0,i:~~139~~&tx=~~104~~&ty=55		http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&tbo=d&biw=1138&bih=528&tbm=isch&tbnid=-MmHxfozNX2xQM:&imgrefurl=http://maldivianholidays.blogspot.com/&docid=B_e86ZGCzozlEM&imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9aG0oJyHhD4/UD42JrEiG3I/AAAAAAAAACw/FwUKeSnXcr0/s1600/maldives-map.jpg&w=449&h=500&ei=9ODzUL29KMTFtAa634GYAw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=386&sig=114817112726526575194&page=2&tbnh=156&tbnw=140&start=14&ndsp=32&ved=1t:429,r:43,s:0,i:283&tx=64&ty=51

	'''3'''		'''4'''

	http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&tbo=d&biw=1138&bih=528&tbm=isch&tbnid=~~U3zQxAKrqg8qHM~~:&imgrefurl=http://~~www.birding.uk~~.~~com~~/~~forum~~/~~blogs~~/~~chrissy/38~~-~~maldivian~~-~~birds.html~~&docid=~~qy19QoDnMsZlTM~~&imgurl=http://~~www.birding.uk~~.~~com~~/~~forum~~/~~blogs~~/~~chrissy~~/~~attachments~~/~~24d1241727430~~-~~maldivian-birds-heron-family~~.jpg&w=~~1892~~&h=~~1259~~&ei=~~L-DzUMWLLojOtAb7wIHIBg~~&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=~~152~~&sig=114817112726526575194&page=1&tbnh=~~139~~&tbnw=~~136~~&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0,i:~~103~~&tx=60&ty=35		http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbo=d&biw=1138&bih=528&tbm=isch&tbnid=8PTtUYB_19RLDM:&imgrefurl=http://coastalcare.org/2010/05/how-high-will-seas-rise-get-ready-for-seven-feet/&docid=G6kQCMhYYGSinM&imgurl=http://coastalcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/slr-maldives.jpg&w=584&h=390&ei=BeLzUOmGM4fXtQbopoHABA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=267&sig=114817112726526575194&page=1&tbnh=133&tbnw=204&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:0,i:115&tx=81&ty=24

	~~'''4'''~~

	http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&tbo=d&biw=1138&bih=528&tbm=isch&tbnid=-MmHxfozNX2xQM:&imgrefurl=http://maldivianholidays.blogspot.com/&docid=B_e86ZGCzozlEM&imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9aG0oJyHhD4/UD42JrEiG3I/AAAAAAAAACw/FwUKeSnXcr0/s1600/maldives-map.jpg&w=449&h=500&ei=9ODzUL29KMTFtAa634GYAw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=386&sig=114817112726526575194&page=2&tbnh=156&tbnw=140&start=14&ndsp=32&ved=1t:429,r:43,s:0,i:283&tx=64&ty=51

	'''5'''		'''5'''

	www.google.com/~~url~~?sa=t&~~rct~~=j&q=&~~esrc~~=s&~~source~~=~~web~~&cd=1&~~cad~~=~~rja~~&~~ved~~=~~0CDQQFjAA~~&~~url~~=http~~%3A%2F%2Fligotour~~.com~~%2Fmaldives%2Fmpre~~-~~islamic~~-~~history~~-of-~~maldives~~-1&ei=~~I-HzUKbHFMWMtAaBkIGgCQ~~&~~usg~~=~~AFQjCNHNf_X9uiiuPvh61v6RMFwsif8wiQ~~&~~sig2~~=~~O_gmQsdg6zlhJ-YK4SsDeA~~&~~bvm~~=~~bv.1357700187~~,~~d.Yms~~		http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbo=d&biw=1138&bih=528&tbm=isch&tbnid=zFs3WRd2_LgRzM:&imgrefurl=http://www.supergreenme.com/go-green-environment-eco:Coral-Bleaching-2&docid=uGDirhE_5iSs1M&imgurl=http://maxcdn.supergreenme.com/data/files/2115/Coral-Bleaching---L-1.JPG&w=453&h=295&ei=HuPzUPW5FIzdsgaox4DgCg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=364&sig=114817112726526575194&page=4&tbnh=146&tbnw=218&start=64&ndsp=17&ved=1t:429,r:65,s:0,i:340&tx=51&ty=49

	'''~~7'''~~		'''6'''

	~~http://www.sari-energy.org/pagefiles/countries/maldives_energy_detail.asp~~

	~~'''8'''~~
	http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbo=d&biw=1047&bih=421&tbm=isch&tbnid=OKnifLgBoHnDrM:&imgrefurl=http://www.sari-energy.org/pagefiles/countries/maldives_energy_detail.asp&docid=nW5oLOj5ENIMaM&imgurl=http://www.sari-energy.org/images/content/countries/maldives/Maldives_Energy_Overview_clip_image004.jpg&w=341&h=270&ei=5_TuUOXbIMTftAbsyoHIBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=422&vpy=108&dur=887&hovh=200&hovw=252&tx=121&ty=65&sig=114817112726526575194&page=1&tbnh=135&tbnw=170&start=0&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0,i:91

	~~'''9'''~~

	http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbo=d&biw=1047&bih=421&tbm=isch&tbnid=hjvsoZkOOuPIdM:&imgrefurl=http://www.heritage.org/index/country/maldives&docid=cveo-bzEPsBZCM&imgurl=http://www.heritage.org/index/images/charts-combined/2012/maldives.jpg&w=605&h=493&ei=5_TuUOXbIMTftAbsyoHIBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=569&vpy=105&dur=3097&hovh=203&hovw=249&tx=113&ty=105&sig=114817112726526575194&page=6~~&tbnh=159&tbnw=195&start=71&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:84,s:0,i:344~~

	~~'''10'''~~

	http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbo=d&biw=1138&bih=528&tbm=isch&tbnid=8PTtUYB_19RLDM:&imgrefurl=http://coastalcare.org/2010/05/how-high-will-seas-rise-get-ready-for-seven-feet/&docid=G6kQCMhYYGSinM&imgurl=http://coastalcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/slr-maldives.jpg&w=584&h=390&ei=BeLzUOmGM4fXtQbopoHABA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=267&sig=114817112726526575194&page=1&tbnh=133&tbnw=204&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:0,i:115&tx=81&ty=24

	~~'''11~~'''

	http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&tbo=d&biw=1138&bih=528&tbm=isch&tbnid=36V3C43POGocCM:&imgrefurl=http://www.fao.org/docrep/008/y6006e/y6006e14.htm&docid=RYv8hc5n7eWbjM&imgurl=http://www.fao.org/docrep/008/y6006e/y6006e27.jpg&w=420&h=282&ei=v-LzUISbGszKsgbg0oAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=618&vpy=4&dur=171&hovh=184&hovw=274&tx=175&ty=74&sig=114817112726526575194&page=1&tbnh=139&tbnw=219&start=0&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:93		http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&tbo=d&biw=1138&bih=528&tbm=isch&tbnid=36V3C43POGocCM:&imgrefurl=http://www.fao.org/docrep/008/y6006e/y6006e14.htm&docid=RYv8hc5n7eWbjM&imgurl=http://www.fao.org/docrep/008/y6006e/y6006e27.jpg&w=420&h=282&ei=v-LzUISbGszKsgbg0oAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=618&vpy=4&dur=171&hovh=184&hovw=274&tx=175&ty=74&sig=114817112726526575194&page=1&tbnh=139&tbnw=219&start=0&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:93

	~~'''12'''~~

	http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbo=d&biw=1138&bih=528&tbm=isch&tbnid=zFs3WRd2_LgRzM:&imgrefurl=http://www.supergreenme.com/go-green-environment-eco:Coral-Bleaching-2&docid=uGDirhE_5iSs1M&imgurl=http://maxcdn.supergreenme.com/data/files/2115/Coral-Bleaching---L-1.JPG&w=453&h=295&ei=HuPzUPW5FIzdsgaox4DgCg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=364&sig=114817112726526575194&page=4&tbnh=146&tbnw=218&start=64&ndsp=17&ved=1t:429,r:65,s:0,i:340&tx=51&ty=49

	'''References of images used in Image Gallery'''		'''References of images used in Image Gallery'''

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