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Maldives

ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ

Southern Asia, Asia

Maldivian

Maldives (ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ) is a country in Southern Asia, Asia. With a population of 515,132 and an area of 300 km², the capital city is Malé. The official language is Maldivian. The national currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ MVR).

Quick Facts

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Malé
Capital
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515,132
Population
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300 km²
Area
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.ރ MVR
Currency
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+960
Dial Code
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.mv
TLD

Economy

Maldives has a GDP per capita of $13,379, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$13,379
GNI per Capita$11,640

Geography

Maldives is located in Southern Asia at coordinates 3.25°N, 73.00°E. It has no land borders. The highest point is Addu City at 2 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates3.25°N, 73.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointAddu City
2 m
TimezonesUTC+05:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Maldives, including Galolhu National Stadium with a capacity of 13,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumGalolhu National Stadium
13,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Maldives

What is the capital of Maldives?
The capital of Maldives is Malé.
What is the population of Maldives?
Maldives has a population of approximately 515,132 people.
What currency does Maldives use?
Maldives uses the Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ MVR).
What language is spoken in Maldives?
The official language of Maldives is Maldivian.
What is the area of Maldives?
Maldives covers a total area of 300 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Maldives?
The GDP per capita of Maldives is approximately $13,379.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)