The Greeks developed three architectural systems, called orders, each with their own distinctive proportions and detailing. The Greek orders are: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.
Maldives is one of the many countries located on the equator which divides North Pole and South Pole. The country is stretched narrowly from north to south of the globe and equator crosses between Fuvahmulah and Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the southern parts of the nation.he islands are so tiny that many world maps do not show Maldives. It is an independent country of about 350,000 in population. Maldives is a member of the United Nations (UN), South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Commonwealth and many other international organisations.
Located in the Indian Ocean, about 430 miles south-west of Sri Lanka and 250 miles south-west of India, the Maldives consists of 1,192 coral islands which are grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls.With a total area of 115 square miles, Maldives is the smallest country in Asia and the worldâs 209th largest state.ts capital and largest city is Male. Basic History of Maldives. The countries name is said to be derived from the Sanskrit words âmalaâ and âdvipaâ, which mean âgarlandâ and âislandâ respectively, or from âMaala Divainaâ in Sinhala language â âNecklace Islandsâ.