Fact File

Essential Information For Maldives

Official name Republic of the Maldives
Capital Malé
President Abdulla Yameen
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Population 345,000
Population density (per sq km) 1100 Country
52,000 Malé
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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