The document compares various aspects of culture between Maldives and Pakistan. It discusses their flags, infrastructure, traditional clothing, marriage customs, dances, and paintings. For Maldives, it notes their limited transportation infrastructure and describes traditional Maldivian costumes. For Pakistan, it outlines challenges to infrastructure development and describes the national dress of shalwar kameez. It also provides examples of traditional dances for each country.

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Culture
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Maldives Vs Pakistan

2. VSMATERIAL CULTURE
• Flag of Maldives
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• Flag of Pakistan
The national flag of Pakistan was adopted in its
present form during a meeting of the constituent
Assembly on August 11, 1947, just four days before the
country’s independence, when it became the official
flag of the Dominion of Pakistan. It was afterwards
retained by the current-day Islamic Republic of
Pakistan. The flag is a green field with a white crescent
moo and five rayed star at its centre, and a vertical
white stripe at the hoist side. Though the green colour
is mandated only as 'dark green', its official and most
consistent representation is Pakistan green, which
is shaded distinctively darker. The flag was designed
by Amiruddin Kidwai, and is based on the All-India
Muslim League flag.

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• Infra-Structure
The Maldives transportation infrastructure is
very limited. The capital city island, Malé, has
9.6 kilometers (6 miles) of coral highways. Due to
their small size and the tiny amount of cars
throughout the rest of the islands, the total
quantity of roads is not known. There are no
railways in the Maldives. Since the tourism boom
of the 1970s, the availability and frequency of
inter-island transportation has considerably
improved. While the cheapest and most common
mode of transport used by Maldivians
are dhonis (wooden all-purpose water
taxis/fishing boats), tourists and the wealthy have
the option of using private seaplanes, helicopters,
and speedboats. When travelling on an island,
the majority of people use bicycles or
motorbikes, although there are a limited number
of cars and taxis in use on the more populated
and larger islands.
• Infra-Structure
At the time of partition in Independence, Pakistan got
almost a waste land and most of the developed areas
came under the territory of India. So, Pakistan had to
work for primary foundation of infrastructure. The
comparatively poor infrastructural situation of Pakistan
by international standards has severe effect on the
lives of people. The electricity shortages, lack of proper
water and sanitation provisions. Above all, increase of
population to an alarming level is making our problems
worse. The Government of Pakistan and its people face
an uphill battle against poor infrastructure. According
to the World Economic Forum Survey (2006-07) of 125
countries, Pakistan ranked 67th in basic infrastructure
category. Historically, a continual imbalance between
demand and supply of infrastructure facilities is seen.
In The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) 2012-
2013, released by the World Economic Forum, Pakistan
is graded among bottom 20 of the 144 economies
around the world. Pakistan lacks a long-term view of
competitiveness in accordance with this report.

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• Dressing
The traditional costumes of Maldives are
quite simple. Men wear sarongs (a length of
clothing wrapped around the waist) with a
long sleeved shirt, which is invariably white.
Cotton is the preferred fabric due to the
island’s tropical weather.
The traditional dress for women is called
Libaas. The costume,which resembles a
dress, is typically worn during special
occasions, festivals and during dance
performances.
• Dressing
The shalwar waned is the national dress of
Pakistan and isworn by men and women in
all four provinces Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan
and Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa in the country
and in Asap Kashmir. Shalwar refers loose
trousers and qameez refers to shirts.

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• Marriage
The legal age for marriage is eighteen, although
half of the women marry by age fifteen.
Marriages are not arranged. In accordance with
Islamic law, a man can have four wives at any
time if he can support them financially, but
polygamy is uncommon. Sex before marriage is a
punishable offense. Marriages can take place only
between Muslims. Maldives has one of the
highest divorce rates in the world; according to a
1977 census, nearly half of the women over the
age of thirty had been married four times or
more.
• Marriage
Marriage in Pakistan pertain to wedding
traditions established and adhered by Pakistani
men and women. Despite their local and regional
variations, marriages in Pakistan generally
follow Islamic marital jurisprudence. Culturally,
marriages are not only seen as a union between a
husband and a wife, but also an alliance between
their respective families.These traditions extend
to other countries around in the world
where Overseas Pakistani communities exist.

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• Dance
Maldives is not just admired for its
beauty but also it is known for its fabulous
dances and music. When it comes to music
and entertainment, this gorgeous island has
so much to offer. For example,Bodu
beru,Bandiyan jehun,Bulimalafath
neshu,Dhandi jehun,Fathigandu jehun,Gao
odi lava,Kadhaa mali,Langiri,Thara.
• Dance
Pakistan has richest cultural roots,
which is the combination of Punjab, Since,
Balochistan and others.Especially our
traditional dances which only not popular in
Asia but also recognize galobally. For
example, Bhangra, Luddi, Sammi,Jumar, Leva,
Chap,Attan,Khattak Dance, Gumhar and
gatka, Chitrali Dance, Dhammal, Ho Jamalo.

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• Painting
The Maldives are home to some of the most
skilled craftsmen in the world. Though the
Maldivian arts were born more from
necessity than from pleasure, tourism has
turned Maldivian art into a hot
commodity.Trades and skills were passed
down from one generation to the next over
several centuries, and this eventually led to
the perfection of Maldives art as it is known
today. Tourists flock to the Maldives to view
and purchase different types of arts and
crafts.
• Painting