Maldives, or officially the Republic of Maldives, is a sovereign island nation in South Asia, located in the Arabian Sea, southwest of India and Sri Lanka. Comprising a territory of more than 1,000 islands, the Maldives is one of the world's most geographically dispersed countries. It is famous for its luxury beach resorts featuring overwater bungalows. Find the list of the best beaches in Maldives below.