The pint-sized Maldivian capital of Male (mar-lay) is the throbbing, mercantile heart of the nation, a densely crowded and extraordinary place, notable mainly for its stark contrast to the laid-back pace of island life elsewhere in the country.
Male - Maldives (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Coverage includes: Male Highlights, Sights, Activities, Sleeping, Eating, Entertainment, Shopping, Around Male, Viligili, Hulhule, Hulhumale and Islands Around Male.