Maldives Disorder
Behind the image of paradise islands and first choice holidays, Maldives start to be known for something else than coconuts and turquoise water. Located in the Indian Ocean, offshore Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu (India), the 800km long volcanic archipelago and its 1,200 islands makes tourism its top priority and first economic input. But what is the cost of such choices?
Ecocide, slavery, corruption and identity loss: the postcard decline. At the same time, millions of tourists are still coming every year. Clients who prefer closing their eyes on reality and enjoy artificial landscapes producing huge environmental and social consequences.
