Maldives: flag, capital and facts

Maldives is a country in Southern Asia. Its capital is Malé. It covers about 300 km² (116 sq mi). The official language is Maldivian. Maldives has no land borders with other countries.

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Maldives at a glance

Official name: Republic of the Maldives
Capital: Malé
Region: Southern Asia (Asia)
Area: 300 km² (116 sq mi)
Official language: Maldivian
Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ)
People: Maldivan
Calling code: +960
Internet domain: .mv
Landlocked: No
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Maldives is Malé.

Maldives is in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.

Maldives uses the Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ).

The official language of Maldives is Maldivian.

Maldives has no land borders with other countries.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

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