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Essential Information For Maldives

Official name Republic of the Maldives
Capital Malé
President Mohamed Muizzu
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

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“Scenery was stunning. People were very friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. We saw a huge number of birds and had great viewing of whales which was one our main aims so we were delighted with that. Maldives is everything you see in the pictures and a whole lot more. The staff in Filitheyo [Island Resort] were a delight and couldn’t be more helpful or personable if they tried.”

Fiona & Neil