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INSIDE THIS ISSUE<br />
8Moving Mountains<br />
NATURE & GEOLOGY<br />
Being the lowest-lying country in<br />
the world, one might not assume<br />
that the Maldives was built upon<br />
mountains. Yet, millions of years<br />
ago, the growth and decline of<br />
a submerged volcanic ridge laid<br />
the foundations for an oceanic<br />
nation.<br />
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Sail & Sea<br />
DESIGN & INSPIRATION<br />
As ancient as civilisation itself,<br />
boat building is at the core of<br />
Maldivian culture. Mariyam<br />
Athiza Athif delves into the<br />
world of the Maldivian dhoni.<br />
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Dyeing Arts<br />
ARTS & CULTURE<br />
Traditional handicrafts are at<br />
peril of vanishing across the<br />
globe. Yet in a far-flung corner<br />
of the Maldives, Aminath Ishrath<br />
meets a woman determined to<br />
keep the art of Maldivian dyeing<br />
and weaving alive.<br />
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