kapare
Kapare is a type of water-borne transportation used in the Maldives, a island nation in the Indian Ocean. The word "kapare" is derived from the Dhivehi language, which is spoken by the indigenous people of the Maldives. A kapare is essentially a traditional wooden sailboat that has been used for centuries to transport people and goods across the archipelago.
Characterized by its flat bottom and narrow hull, the kapare is well-suited for navigating the shallow waters
In addition to its practical uses, the kapare holds significant cultural and historical significance in the
Despite its importance, the traditional kapare has largely been replaced by faster, more modern forms of transportation