Southern Asia, group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India.
A sultanate since the 12th century, the Maldives became a British protectorate in 1887 and a republic in 1968, three years after independence. Preside ...
Longitude: 73
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Maldives:
14,424.676 km
Terrain:
Flat coral atolls, with white sandy beaches; sits atop the submarine volcanic Chagos-Laccadive Ridge.
Natural Resources:
Fish.
Industries:
Tourism, fish processing, shipping, boat building, coconut processing, woven mats, rope, handicrafts, coral and sand mining.
Population: 388,858
About a third of the population lives in the centrally located capital city of Male and almost a tenth in southern Addu City; the remainder of the populace is spread over the 200 or so populated islands of the archipelago.
Area: 300 km2
about 1.7 times the size of Washington, DC
Smallest Asian country; archipelago of 1,190 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls (200 inhabited islands, plus 80 islands with tourist resorts); strategic location astride and along major sea lanes in Indian Ocean.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| div | Maldivian |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| MVR | Maldivian rufiyaa | .ރ |
Capital City: Malé
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 8:39 pm (GMT+05:00)
The flag of Maldives has a red field, at the center of which is a large green rectangle bearing a fly-side facing white crescent.
Bordering Countries
Maldives has no bordering countries.
Maldives is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Maldives
You're in for a treat! Maldives is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning overwater bungalows and luxury resorts
- Pristine beaches and clear waters
- Diverse marine life for snorkeling and diving
- High cost of living and travel
- Limited local infrastructure
- Occasional monsoons
- 3.4MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Maldivian cuisine features fish, coconut, and rice.
- Popular dishes include garudhiya and mas huni.
- Fresh tropical fruits and coconut water are widely enjoyed.
- Relax on the beaches of Male Atoll
- Go diving in the coral reefs
- Explore the local markets of Male
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