Geography Overview of the Maldives

Geography Overview of the Maldives Abstract This paper reviews the Maldives and the political, economic, topographical, and historical geography of the nation and its people. After a brief overview of basic facts, the paper will shift focus to more specific areas. First, a look at the topographical geography of the nation, reviewing formation and size of atolls, as well as climate, flora, and fauna. Historical geography, political geography, and economic geography will be followed by a conclusion of the current state of the Maldives and possible future outcomes of the nation based on political and climate changes. Maldives The Republic of Maldives is a South Asian country comprised of atolls located in the Indian Ocean. It is an isolated archipelago that is one of the smallest and poorest countries in the entire world. The United Nations estimated that the population of Maldives to be approximately 294,000 people (Metz, 1995). The Maldivian capital of Male holds about a quarter of the total population. Officially, Divehi is the language of Maldives. Divehi is spoken similarly to the old Ceylon language. Arabic and Urdu have influenced the language, and Maldivians write in Thaana. Most government officials speak English, but only a small percentage of Maldivians speak anything other than Divehi. Ethnic groups consist of a combination of Sinhalese, Arabic, Dravidian, Australasian, and African assemblages (Metz, 1995). Topographical Geography The Republic of Maldives is the smallest country in Asia. An archipelago located in the Indian Ocean, Maldives consists of nearly 1,200 coral islands assembled in a dual chain of 27 atolls. These atolls sit upon a ridge jutting up from the Indian Ocean in a north-to-south expanse of 596.5 miles (Brown, Turner, Hameed, Bateman, 1997). Many atolls are made of circular coral reefs which support small islands within. Each island spans about a mile, and are less than a mile above sea level. Maldives is the worlds lowest country, with an average ground-level elevation of only 4 feet 11 inches above sea level. The highest point in the Maldives is also the lowest in the world, coming in at 7 feet 10 inches (Metz, 1995). No single island is longer than 5 miles or wider than 18 miles. Each atoll has about five to ten islands that are populated, and twenty to sixty which are unpopulated. Many atolls consist of a main remote island enclosed by a steep coral beach (Metz, 1995). The Maldives archipelago is situated upon the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, which is an immense underwater mountain range. This particular geographical set up forms a unique terrestrial ecoregion, but leaves the nation susceptible to natural disasters due to rising sea levels. For example, the tsunami of 2004 killed more than 100 Maldivians and displaced more than 12,000 (BBC News, 2014). Other environmental issues plague the Maldives, leading to a diminishing supply of freshwater and poor sewage treatment (Brown et al, 1997). Approximately 200 of these atolls are inhabited by local Maldivians, and 87 of the islands have been converted into lavish resorts for travelers and tourists. The lush groves of breadfruit and coconut trees, the sandy beaches and beautiful corals visible through crystal clear waters combined to attract nearly a million and a half tourists to Maldives in 2015 (Naish, 2016). Historical and Political Geography Early Maldivian history is shrouded in mystery. No archeological remains have been found of early settlers. The earliest identified settlers were probably from southern India followed by migrants from Sri Lanka. Arab sailors came from east Africa and other countries, and todays ethnicity reflects a blend of these cultures (Metz, 1995). Many researchers believe the earliest settlers to be of Aryan descent, coming from India and Sri Lanka in the 5th century BC. Maldivians are believed to have practiced Hinduism, then Buddhism until 1153 AD. The sitting king of Maldives was converted to Islam in the 12th century (Metz, 1995). Maldivian history reflects the Islamic concept that before Islam, ignorance reigned, although the Maldivian culture reflects much of the customs and mannerisms from when Buddhism was prominent in the area. Since that initial Islamic conversion, the recording of history in Maldives was much more consistent (MaldiveIsle, 2010). After Islamic conversion, the Maldivian government was considered a monarchy ruled by sovereign sultans, and intermittent Sultanas or queens (MaldiveIsle, 2010). Trade wars with the Portuguese during the 16th century lead to Portuguese seizure of Male in 1558. In 1573, resistance leader Muhmmad Thakurufanu defeated the Portuguese invaders and ruled Maldives until 1752. At this time, Malabari pirates overthrew the Sultan, Ali 6th, and stationed army troops in the capitol. Maldivian leader Muleege Hassan Maniku regained control of the throne (MaldiveIsle, 2010). Political instability led Maldives to enter into a protectorate with the British in 1887, wherein Maldives gained protection from foreign antagonism, in exchange agreeing not to join forces with any other foreign authority (MaldiveIsle, 2010). Although researchers disagree whether or not Maldives was definitely independent of British power, for the most part Maldivians enjoyed independence from foreign rulers. The Maldivian constitution was formed in 1932, with overtones of Islamic Sharia law, and the sultanate becoming an elected position (MaldiveIsle, 2010). However, the public disagreed, physically tearing the Constitution to pieces and dethroning the Sultan in 1934 for overstepping his bounds. A new Constitution was written in 1937. Nine years later, the British agreement was renewed. The Maldives changed from a monarchy to a Republic within the British Commonwealth in 1953, and the position of sultanate was eliminated. Mohammed Amin Didi was the first elected President of Maldives, but his victory was cut short after being overthrown due to food scarcities and his tobacco ban. The Sultanate once again ruled Maldives until 1968, with famine caused by World War Two lingering into the 1950s. Mohammed Fareedh was the last Sultan of the Maldives, having been ousted after the Republic was reinstated and Ibrahim Nasir became President in 1968 (BBC News, 2016). Nasir retired in 1978, and was succeeded by Abd al-Gayoom. Maldives rejoined the Commonwealth in 1982, after the tourist industry led to expanded economic growth (BBC News, 2016). Gayoom was reelected repeatedly until 2008, when opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed became President. Nasheed resigned in 2012 after demonstrations and mutiny by the police force, and Vice-President Mohamed Waheed rose to the Presidency. Political unrest in Maldives continued after the 2013 election of Gayooms half-brother, Abdulla Yameen. However, opposition leader and former President Nasheed was arrested on terrorism charges in 2015, prompting speculation from international governments about political unrest in Maldives (BBC News, 2016). Nasheed was sentenced to 13 years for his terrorism case, but was granted leave in January 2016 to travel to Britain for back surgery. In April, the Maldivian government ordered Nasheed to return; however, Nasheed was granted refugee status in Britain, where he remains to this day (BBC News, 2016). Abdulla Yameen remains the Maldivian President, and in October 2016 the Maldives announced its departure from the Commonwealth (BBC News, 2016). Current political atmospheres in Maldives appear to be relatively stable. The political structure remains a Republic with an executive President and a Legislature known as Peoples Majlis. Both positions are selected during elections that take place every five years. Like the United States, Presidents are limited to two terms in office (BBC News, 2016). Economic Geography Once known as The Money Isles, Maldives was the main producer of cowry shells. These Maldivian cowries were used in monetary transactions over most of Asia and much of East Africa, and the cowry is used as the symbol of the Maldives Monetary Authority. Historically, shipping and fishing have been the fixed industries of the nation, not surprising since the Maldives territory is comprised of islands (MaldiveIsle, 2010). Poor soil quality and scarce cultivatable land limit the practice of agriculture. Native fruits and vegetables are used mainly to feed natives, and most other living essentials are imported. Crafting and boatbuilding fuel business workings, and more modern manufacturing and assembly is limited to a fish cannery, a few garment factories, and assorted consumer products. Many Maldivians work in the fishing industry, which employs almost half of the labor force (Brown et al, 1997). With fishing being the main source of employment for Maldivians, a variety of fish is caught and exported for profit. The main types of fish caught and sold are skipjack tuna, yellowfin tuna, little tuna, and frigate mackerel. Once done by hand with a line and pole, modern fishing vessels have enabled Maldivian fishermen to nearly triple their catch, while refrigeration has allowed for longer storage times which enable fishermen to travel farther out to sea for their catch (MaldiveIsle, 2010). Although there appears to be a shortfall of resources in the Maldives, tourism has grown impressively over the last twenty years. The beauty and tranquility of the water, as well as the native flora and fauna attracts nearly 1.2 million tourists per year. Because of this uptick in tourism, skilled laborers such as construction workers, tile workers, and other craftsmen are experiencing an increase in work (Naish, 2016). Overall, Maldives is a beautiful, lively nation with a vibrant history and interesting culture. From early Dravinian culture to modern-day Islam, Maldives has remained steadfast in its resolve to preserve the atolls that nearly a quarter million people call home. However, despite local government efforts, the increasing damaging effects of climate change and global warming threaten to eliminate this isolated gem from the world map entirely. Only time will tell if efforts to reduce climate change impact can save this wonderful nation. References Brown, K., Turner, R., Hameed, H., Bateman, I. (1997). Environmental carrying capacity and tourism development in the Maldives and Nepal. Environmental Conservation, 24(4), 316-325. Retrieved from https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/environmental-conservation/article/div-classtitleenvironmental-carrying-capacity-and-tourism-development-in-the-maldives-and-nepaldiv/DC50C550C6E6403C034B77F3292FAB9F History of Maldives. (2010). In Maldive Isle. Retrieved from http://www.maldiveisle.com/history.htm Maldives Profile- Timeline. (2016). In BBC News. Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-12653969 Metz, H. C. Library Of Congress. Federal Research Division. (1995) Indian Ocean: five island countries. [Washington, D.C.: Federal Research Division, Library of Congress: For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O] [Online Text] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/95016570/. Naish, A. (2016). Tourist arrivals reach 1.2m in 2015. In Maldives Independent. Retrieved from http://maldivesindependent.com/business/tourist-arrivals-reach-1-2m-in-2015-121424

Remember the titans Essay

Gary, the team captain, and Julius, his black roommate, got off to a rough start. In the beginning, each disliked the other intensely. a) Describe why they disliked each other so much. b) In the movie, the two young men had a â€Å"heart-to heart† talk where each angrily told the other how he really felt. Describe the episode and why it was so significant. 1. A) Gary and Julius disliked each other because of the color of their skin and both of them thought that the other was not doing their job of a leader and bringing the team together. These boys were fearful of the change and each other, which lead them to avoid each other as much as possible. When together, the boys would communicate in unproductive ways; they treated each other with complete disrespect and without trust for one another. b) In their â€Å"heart-to heart† talk, Gary tells Julius that he is wasting his football talent by not listening to anyone. After an intense practice, Gerry and Julius bumped into each other. Gerry, tired of added practices that Boone had enforced, took advantage of the situation by trying to gather facts to tell Boon. Gerry ended up accusing Julius of being selfish; a stubborn player with a bad attitude. Julius responded to Gerry in a way that allowed Gerry to realize that he wasn’t being a true leader. Julius highlighted that â€Å"his white buddies† were not blocking for Rev. In that moment, Gerry realized that he hadn’t been a good team captain as he had been treating players unequally. 2) Other than Gary, Julius, and the two coaches, describe two other individuals who made a difference and who made a significant contribution to the success of the Titans. 2. The two other individuals that made a difference were Lewis Lastik and Ronnie Bass . Lewis Lastik was the first person who talked with someone from the other race and got along with them. When he was questioned by Julius why he was not sitting with his own race, he replied by saying that he is with everyone no matter their color. He showed how teammates should interact and behave with each other. Ronnie Bass also had a huge impact on the team. After Jerry Harris was injured, Ronnie Bass stepped in his place and emerged as one of the leaders of the team. Even though he was different from everyone else, he got along with everyone and help the team grow. 3) Provide three examples which illustrate how a friend or outsider was able to help another to see blind spots. 3. 1) Gary had the blind spot and Julius helped him to see it. The blind spot was that Gary was not doing his job as being the leader of the team and treating everyone equally. This was significant because it helped Gary realize that he is not trying his best to be a leader and bring together all his teammates. Coach Boone had the blind spot and Coach Yoast helped him to see it. The blind spot was that Coach Boone cared more about winning games and about him being a winner. This was significant because, Coach Boone realized that he was blinded by his own ambition about winning games and being seen as a winner and he should care more about his players. 3) Coach Yoast had the blind spot and his daughter Sheryl Yoast helped him to see it. The blind spot was that Coach Yoast had too much pride in himself to ask for coach Boone’s help on defense. This was significant because Coach Yoast realized that in order to win the game, he needs Coach Boone’s help. 4) Identify two conflict styles†¦ one used by Gary and one used by Julius and provide specific examples. 4. Gary used the Competing conflict style. The competing style has a win-lose approach in which the conflict is solved in the favor of the person who wants control of the situation and has low concern for others. Gary used this style when he was talking to Coach Boone about reserving half of the starting positions for the white players and not needing any black players on the defense. He also used this style , when Julius put up a picture of the famous Black Power Salute on his side of the room and Gary wanted him to remove the picture which led to a fight between them and some of the other players. Julius used the Collaborating conflict style. In this conflict style, the two parties involved share their ideas and work together to solve a problem. This conflict style has a win-win approach. Julius used his style when Gary failed to show up to his house to play basketball and the conflict among the two started to build again, Julius went to Gary’s house to retain the close friendship that they had built. 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The significance of this was that Coach Boone wanted all to players to know each other and decrease the racial tension among the two races. 3) Coach Boone took the team on a run to the Gettysburg field. On this field , the Battle of Gettysburg took place. This was significant because it showed the team that if they don’t come together and get rid of the hate, they will be destroyed just like the many lives that were lost during that Battle of Gettysburg. Remember the Titans Case Study by Manpreet Singh Harjot Samra Interpersonal Communication Professor: Bart Chudleigh August 10, 2013

Life After Death Essay - 1599 Words

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Othello Act 5, Scene 2 - Analaysis

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What Recycling Methods Do People in my Community Practice Free Essays

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Question: Discuss about theBank of Cancer Research for Clinical Oncology. Answer: Introduction Bank of cancer research is an organization which deals with the drilling back of profits got back from bank deposits. In todays world, international banks have sacrificed their profits to take care of the cancer research. This is because; cancer research is too expensive to be catered by donations which may be donated by well wishers. The donations are therefore not too helpful compared to the profits ploughed back by bank deposits. Since it is a family threat, cancer has threatened the lives of many people, all over the world. Cancer can therefore infect everybody, ranging from children to adults and therefore everybody is being affected by the worlds number owner life-threatening sickness. Doctors have faced challenges in conducting the cancer research, and have therefore found it easy to conduct a thorough research when the research is funded. From the doctors opinions, funding of the cancer research has encouraged the research thus giving the doctors a hope of finding a cure for the cancer. The world should therefore be sensitive enough to ensure that the cancer disease ha s been done away with, by making the research a success. Purpose The aim of this report is to investigate the relationship between voluntary funding and cancer Banking. Being a form of business investment, is a form of marketing which has contributed much in the saving sector of banking for the sake of cancer research (Siddiqui, 2009 pg 1714). Different businesses are the key concepts which create contribute towards the research of cancer. However, the contribution towards the bank of cancer research is not narrowed to the richest families only. Anybody willing to join the system is welcome, since cancer does not only infect the wealthy, but also infects the poor and the middle class in the world. Apart from being part and parcel of the bank of cancer research, one can participate in the same through playing other different roles which may contribute towards the same issue of topic. Purpose beyond profit The bank of cancer research will operate in way that the issue will be important compared to the profits. This means that the aim of the investor will be to enable a successful research on the killer disease, but not on the amount he or she contributes in the bank (Solomon, 2008 pg 10303). The BCR will operate under the principle that ones contributions today will save a life or two in the future. In addition, an investor will not invest in the bank for self benefit on the profits. He or she will do so from their own will, since it is a voluntary issue. However, everybody in the world looks forward to that particular time when one will be free from the killer diseases, such as cancer. Since no one loves to see a relative suffering, the BCR will save millions of lives in the future, since the scientist have a hope of finding a cure as soon as possible. Contribution towards the BCR therefore plays the role of making the research a success since a successful research cannot take place w ithout being funded sufficiently. The seriousness of cancer is a worldwide scandal that needs to be addressed even to the little ones who are being born. They need to know more about the killer disease, and the ways of providing a cure towards the same disease. This is because, the bank of cancer research will not stop after this generation ends, it will continue to exist and operate even in the generations to come. Offspring will not continue to fund the same bank since the BCR will be able to raise its own profits. Families who lost their loved ones as a result of cancer undergo a difficult moment. These patients suffer without a hope of getting better in the future. Even if some of the patients survive, mostly of them die (DeSantis, 2015 pg 1502). Most of the patients are children and thus pre mature death. These children increase the mortality rate of a country, thus lowering the population. No one knows the destiny of these children, and therefore the country and the world at large loses important people who could be of great importance in the future. The BCR will therefore help in saving the lives of these young ones, who suffer without knowledge. Everyone is better of Everybody in the society is important, and no one is less important. Therefore everybody was born for a purpose, and should live to fulfill that particular purpose in life. Premature death therefore erodes the dreams of many people, since they never live to achieve their certain purposes in life (Galperin, 2012 pg 4). Some of the people who die have a lot of knowledge which could be of great help in the society. It is therefore important for everybody to take part in the bank of cancer research, since it will secure the lives o many in the future. The bank of cancer research will therefore cater for the needs of both members and non members, since not everybody can afford to invest in a bank, without getting interest or drilling back profits (Agar, 2010 pg 4735). People will however come to understand the importance of investing in the BCR, since the future will tell the fortune of the whole world. Everybody will be optimistic since all patients will be taken care of after the invention of the BCR. Children will live to achieve their dreams, and strong men and women will live to serve their purpose in life. Old people are still important in life. They are wise enough to foretell the future since they have enough experience (Sullivan, 2010 pg 9940). The BCR will therefore safe this important life, since the population of the aged has been dropping day by day. They have the right to enjoy life and have a peaceful death, but not a death which is triggered by cancer. Primary and secondary Statistics Research shows that the largest percentages of people who die as a result of cancer are children. Worldwide, 60% of the total population is children (Rose, 2012 pg 480). 30% of the total population is the youth and the middle aged, who include the adults (Siddiqui, 2009 pg 1714). 10% of the total population is the old age, which is now reducing at a higher rate. The children are also reducing rapidly as a result of death caused by killer diseases such as cancer. These children face a difficult moment, since they lack the ability to endure suffering. Therefore, cancer and other sicknesses claim around 5% of the total percentage of children in the world (Venneri, 2009 pg 120). Only 5% remains but are also at a higher risk of contracting the same diseases in the future. This percentage therefore adds up to the percentage of adults who are infected by cancer. The world counts these patients as dead, since the chances of losing their lives are higher than the chances of living. Sustainable philanthropy Sustainable philanthropy means that, everybody, if explained, is able to understand the importance of BCR (Yu, 2010 pg 5). Everybody can therefore see the sense of what people have sacrificed their lives for. For example, investors who opt to invest in BCR know the importance of doing so, and others are learning through what they are doing. They are therefore influencing others who can see the sense of doing so in the present and the future time, so as to see the fruits of their efforts in the future days to come. Sustainable philanthropy therefore insists that people should be taught what to do, instead of spoon feeding them all through their live (Visintin, 2008 pg 1071). The importance of teaching them on the ways of finding their own meals in the future and in the present also is to avoid being depended all through. They must be show that they have the potential of being in depended, thus depending on their knowledge and ability to make a living. This is well associated with the BCR investment. People should be taught on the ways of investing in the BCR so that they can find a way out of saving their lives in the future (Bottomley, 2009 pg 1613). Some people may underrate themselves simply because they have low income or their business give less profit. However, they should compare and contrast the importance of pulling together and pulling apart. While investing the little profit or a certain percentage of what these local people get their local jobs, the same sacrifice can lead to a worldwide help, where these people will never believe whether they were getting such a favor or not (Hahn, 2010 pg 1040). The profit ploughed back k in a business cannot fund the BCR without the help of other peoples contributions. Team work is therefore important in as much as cancer research is concerned. However, funding bank of cancer research does not mean that people will fund it forever. It means that a time will reach where the bank will be able to raise its own profit s, thus sustaining itself. Tell someone else Ideas are spread worldwide by sharing. Therefore, the idea of BCR can be made popular by staring with you and me. People have to spread the good news to other people (Spaventi, 2013 pg 419). Cancer is a disease that affects people, and not animals, and people are still the solution towards the same sickness. They should therefore find it easy to tell just two or three people about the BCR. This may help a lot in the BCR, since well wishers may opt to fund the research up to the end. This is therefore an international call, where one is requested to tell a friend or just somebody about BCR. Seriousness of the matter Life is so precious to let it go. However, letting it go does not pain much compared to losing it to a deadly disease, which has taken root as a result of human ignorance. Everybody knows that cancer is a killer disease, and everyone who contracts cancer in the long run cannot live long before they get t their creator (Mohanty, 2008 pg 91). This means that the ultimate goal of cancer is death. Many patients become hopeless once they are diagnosed with cancer. They spend the rest of their lives in fear of death, since they know that their final days are near, and may arrive any time. This people therefore become pessimistic and begin to worry about the live soft e people they are going to live behind. They therefore die a death of regrets, fear of the unknown and the future of the people left behind. When interviewed. Some cancer patients said that they were too afraid of the lives of their children. This is because, that had seen cancer being transmitted from parent to child, more so from mother to child. It is as if cancer has become a genetic disorder, and must be inherited However, not all patients or their families can afford to take care of a cancer patient (Haybittle, 2009 pg 1613). They find the palliative care needed too expensive since the drugs are not affordable by everybody. In addition, not all hospitals offer palliative care for the cancer patients, and so a lot of money is needed to visit advanced hospital where the disease will be addressed. However, once patients learn that they are suffering from cancer. They begin to have nightmares since they know that they will definitely die. Others commit suicide before their specific ay of death arrives. Anybody can be a victim of cancer. People should therefore see the seriousness of the matter, and try to address the same without choosing who to tell. It is therefore the initiative of everybody to spread the gospel of BCR, until it reaches the youngest child, and the wealthiest man and woman at the end (Campos, 2012). Our mouths might be of great help in the future as we stand and say that we contributed towards BCR without investing in that particular bank. Advantages and disadvantages Everything which lands in the ears of a human being must be rated and weighed. People have therefore weighed the issue of the BCR and come up with resolutions. First, some banks have been open to serve the purpose of saving profits for the funding of the BCR (Morrin, 2009). These banks have begun to give huge profits as an example of human being concern and interest. People have therefore started to see the seriousness of the matter, and others have also decided to join the contributions. A time has therefore come to stand together as the world and fight cancer once and for all. Cancer is just a disease like any other, and can be terminated buy getting remedy for curing it. Team work has contributed to the success of starting and developing the BCR separation has never won and therefore people have chosen to partner in businesses and give their profits, or part of their profits to the BCR (Fujimura, 2007 pg 280). This has inspired other people to take place in the contributions of profits to the same, since they have known that the research will help many people, including their future generations to come. Today, cancer is not choosing whom to be a victim. Everybody young or old is contracting cancer. The BCR is therefore not limited to some groups of people. Everyone with an interest of funding the same is welcome, since everybody will also benefit from the investments. Future generations will be secure since a cure of cancer will be determined. They will also hear about the contribution made by their fathers or fore fathers towards the termination of the killer disease. They will therefore follow this good example of starting a bank and invest for sake of a research, in case of the occurrence of another killer disease (Watson, 2006). Knowledge is power, and therefore these children will construct a strong base from the foundations laid by us, who are the founders of BCR. There will be a resolution for the diseases, which may threaten the lives of human beings in the future. The world will turn into a happy place to live since people will have better ways of dealing with soul seeking diseases Disadvantages People might be t empted to fund for other super natural organisms, which might be the source of what we are suffering today (Ambrosone, 2006 pg 1576). Therefore, the success of the BCR may temp scientist t take a further step of crossbreeding dangerous animals and human beings, who may turn out to be harmful and dangerous to the lives of human beings. Therefore, there is no way we can limit the knowledge of their scientist, who are still taking advantage of the funds we are investing in the BCR. Greedy individuals might be forced to start fake groups who might use false was to invest the money in the BCR. As people know, everything with an original make must have a photocopy. Therefore, some people might be tempted, and in this case are most likely to come up with ways of benefitting from the funds secretly Conclusion It is therefore the role of everybody to take care of their loved ones in the future, by investing I BCR. This will be the only way to a peaceful future, where children will not lose hope on their ailing parents, but instead have a bright future of staying together as a family. 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