Fact File
Essential Information For Maldives
| Official name | Republic of the Maldives |
|---|---|
| Capital | Malé |
| President | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| Currency | Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) |
| Population | 540,542 (2020) |
| Population density (per sq km) | 1802 Country 65,776 Malé [highest] |
| Population distribution | 72% Rural 28% Urban |
| Religion | Islam |
| Foreign exchange earners | Tourism Fishing |
| Latitude | 3-15°N |
| Longitude | 73°E |
| Maximum length | 820km |
| Maximum width | 120km |
| Area (sq km) | 90,000 89,700 Sea 300 Land |
| Time zone | UTC +5 hours |
| International dialling code | +960 |
| Electricity | 230-240V AC |
