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The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Continue reading to see more.

Business class on Emirates Air belongs right up there with these Las Vegas villas, Maldives resorts, first class airplane suites, and private jets. Featuring your own personal cocoon of sorts, complete with privacy wall, entertainment center, and near-unlimited snacks. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

There are mansions, and then there are these ultra luxurious homes with views to die for, starting with "Villa F" above, which is located in Rhodes, Greece. It was designed by Hornung and Jacobi Architecture of Germany boasts a ground level pool that recedes down a steep slope to showcase a unique staircase and sunken spaces all with amazing ocean views. Continue reading to see more.

Simply put, a supercar is a term used most often to describe an expensive high end car. Stated in more general terms: "it must be very fast, with sporting handling to match", "it should be sleek and eye-catching" and its price should be "one in a rarefied atmosphere of its own". Continue reading to see more.

File this under: luxury toys for geeks. Swiss jeweler Shawish has created the world's first ring that's made entirely out of one 150-carat diamond. It's valued at approximately $68 million. Continue reading for a video and more information.

Most people know that Rolex watches can cost in the upwards of $100,000, but did you know that there are dozens of models from various companies that exceed the $1,000,000 mark? We've rounded up eighteen of the most extravagant for your viewing enjoyment, starting with the more moderately priced $500,000 Moon Dust-DNA watch, which contains actual dust from the moon. Continue reading to see more.

This solid gold shirt an be filed right next to these Las Vegas villas, Maldives resorts, first class airplane suites, and private jets. Made at a cost of $184,000USD, this 3.2kg, 22K gold shirt was commissioned by Datta Phuge, a chit fund businessman from Pimpri, India who refers to himself as "The Gold Man of Pimpri". Continue reading for a video and more information.

We have seen the future of money, and it just might be the Valcambi 24K gold CombiBars. Unlike other gold bars, this one can be easily broken into 1g chunks to be used as payment in a crisis. There are already wealthy individuals in Switzerland, Austria and Germany lining up to buy them. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.

Tobi Wong, a New York-based artist, has partnered with Ken Courtney to develop these unusual 24K gold pills that claim to "turn your innermost parts into chambers of wealth". These gold pills are part of the duo's 'Indulgence' line, and cost $425. Continue reading for a news report and more information.

Spitbank Fort is basically a sea fort built as a result of the 1859 Royal Commission. It's one of four located in the Solent, near Portsmouth, England. Work on constructing the fort started in 1861 but was soon halted for a review into the best way to defend the Solent and approaches to Portsmouth Harbour. Work restarted in 1867 and was completed in 1878. Now, it's been transformed into a luxurious private island getaway. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.