Rasdhoo sandbank, Maldives, Photo credit: jumanjiphotos
Some of the most distinct geographical features of Maldives are: coral islands, white sandy beaches, lagoons and atolls, pristine turquoise waters and breathtaking underwater life. And also, there is a marvelous geological formation that coexist with these natural wonders of Maldives – the majestic sandbanks.
If a poet describes a beauty queen as “beautiful worlds are hidden in the feminine beauty of a beauty queen,” in the same manner, the poet may define the sandbanks as “beautiful worlds are hidden in the mesmerizing beauty of the sandbanks”. These small elevated sand masses in the vast ocean are perfect and flawlessly beautiful creations of Nature – a creation in all its extravagant glory.
Standing on a sandbank, witnessing a sky-blue sea, you could see and feel every ripple, every wave of Mother Nature. The sand on the bank is as clear as crystals and as soft as silk. The powdery sand squeaks when walked upon. The clear sky is spotless and pure. It sparkles and glimmers. These tiny dots of white sand particles glitter like stars in the sky. The sandy banks have many faces and expressions holding the beauty of nature. It is a place of peace, tranquility, and beauty. It’s an opportunity to find a connection with the sea and its ever-fascinating nature.
The faint sound of waves and the gentle breeze set an idyllic and infinitely beautiful environment around the sandbanks. It is a marvelous display of Nature’s creation. The creations are drenched in beauty. It is a dynamic environment. This geographical formation inhabits many fascinating species, all of them wonderful—from the ghost crabs, the heron, and the piping plover to the schools of tiny fish and predators moving around the waters near the sandbanks.
When you walk on a sandbank and watch the sunrise, you can feel the azure blue sky above you. The colors of nature take turns generating its colors of choice. It is a fascinating masterpiece of nature.
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