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The Maldives is the world's lowest country—at least when it comes to elevation—but it's home to some of the highest-priced resorts. The atolls aren't all inhabited with luxury bungalows, and some of the island nation's more genuine spots are populated by people expressing the country's unique seafaring culture. A video resource profiles Asia's smallest state by land area that has become a large tourist destination.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to stimulate discussion of the impact of tourism on local cultures
Classroom Considerations
- Fits as number 108 of the Countries A-Z series
- Narrator characterizes unfamiliar aspects of Maldives as strange, which some may consider ethnocentric
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Pictures of lush scenery intrigue learners
- Maps and graphics help viewers understand geographical concepts
- Narrator is humorous and engaging
Cons
- Ad interrupts streaming
- Does not fully explain the references to tsunami