The Maldives is one of the tropical nations in the Indian Ocean. It is composed of 26 ring-shaped atolls, which are made up of more than 1,000 coral islets. It is famed for its beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs. The capital, Malé, has a busy fish market, restaurants and shops on the main road, Majeedhee Magu, and 17th-century Hukuru Miskiy (also known as Friday Mosque) made of carved white coral.