Republic of Maldives is located in the south of the Asian Continent, with a population of 394,451, making it the 176th largest
national population. Its capital and largest city is Male with a total population of 103,693. The country encompasses 298
square kilometers making it the 210th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Laccadive Sea, Indian Ocean,
and the Arabian Sea.
President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Maniku is recognized as the Chief of State and Head Of Government and, along with
Vice President Mohamed Waheed Deen, achieves that status, according to the new constitution, by direct vote, holds that
position for five years and is eligible for a second term.. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation
of their constitution on 7 August 2008.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Maldivian Dhivehi and English. It counts among its major religion Sunni
Muslim. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 1 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are unnamed location on Wilingili Island in the Addu Atoll, its highest point at 2.4 meters and the
Indian Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Indian Ocean, which measures 644 kilometers of
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fish processing, tourism, shipping, boat
building, coconut processing, garments, woven mats, rope, handicrafts, coral and sand mining. Its official currency is the
Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Here’s something you may not know about Maldives. It is Illegal to import alcohol into Maldives.
national population. Its capital and largest city is Male with a total population of 103,693. The country encompasses 298
square kilometers making it the 210th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Laccadive Sea, Indian Ocean,
and the Arabian Sea.
President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Maniku is recognized as the Chief of State and Head Of Government and, along with
Vice President Mohamed Waheed Deen, achieves that status, according to the new constitution, by direct vote, holds that
position for five years and is eligible for a second term.. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation
of their constitution on 7 August 2008.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Maldivian Dhivehi and English. It counts among its major religion Sunni
Muslim. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 1 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are unnamed location on Wilingili Island in the Addu Atoll, its highest point at 2.4 meters and the
Indian Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Indian Ocean, which measures 644 kilometers of
coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fish processing, tourism, shipping, boat
building, coconut processing, garments, woven mats, rope, handicrafts, coral and sand mining. Its official currency is the
Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Here’s something you may not know about Maldives. It is Illegal to import alcohol into Maldives.
| Addu Atoll |
| Coral Garden |
| Ari Atoll on the India Ocean- Maldives' lowest point |
| Maldives kids |
| Male- Maldives' capital and largest city |
| Manta Ray |
| Sunset on a resort island |
| Wilingili Island- Maldives' highest point |
| Resort |
| Abi's Home Page |
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MALDIVES
Updated 29 December 2012
Updated 29 December 2012
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.1% (2009 est.)
less than 100
less than 100
less than 100
less than 100
| Gan on Addu Atoll- the southernmost point of Maldives |
| Hanaakuri Hibaru- A Maldives dish of swordfish in curry |
| Ihavandhippolhi Atoll- the northernmost point of the Maldives |
| Maldives students in traditional dress |
| Fuvammulah- a solitary atoll in the center of the Equatorial Channel |
| Reethi Rah on the northern reach of the Equatorial Channel |
| Kolhufushi Island on the Laccadive Sea |
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