Maldives is a country in South Asia, Asia. Its capital is Malé, with a population of approximately 521K and a total area of 298 km². The official language is Dhivehi and the currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR).
Maldives covers an area of 298 km² with a population density of 1,749/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $6.6B ($12,668 per capita) and gained independence in 1965. It has a coastline of 644 km.
The Maldives is the world's lowest-lying country with an average elevation of just 1.5 metres above sea level. Rising seas driven by climate change pose an existential threat — the government has discussed buying land in other countries as a contingency.
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UNESCO biosphere reserve — world-class snorkelling with manta rays and whale sharks
A 17th-century coral stone mosque — one of the most beautiful buildings in the Indian Ocean
The Maldives invented the overwater bungalow concept — now the defining luxury travel experience
A beach that glows blue at night from bioluminescent plankton — one of nature's most magical sights
The capital of Maldives is Malé.
The official language(s) of Maldives are Dhivehi.
The population of Maldives is approximately 521K.
Maldives uses the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR).
Maldives is located in Asia, in the South Asia region.
Maldives has a GDP of $6.6B, with a GDP per capita of $12,668.
The best time to visit Maldives is November–April. The climate is Tropical, dry season November–April.
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