That's right folks, even an archipelago of over a 1,000 islands, will have a few artificial ones thrown in for good measure. While the archipelago is believed to have formed from volcanic eruptions, most of the islands are thought to be what remains of, and the very tips of these volcanic islands. Head over to the island of Hulhumale, adjacent to the international airport, and you will be amazed at how natural the place looks, provided it's a manmade island constructed in 2004, with concrete and sand.