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___ MaldivesDestination Maldives, a virtual travel guide to the archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Here you will find comprehensive information about the Republic of Maldives in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from the Maldives and you will find travel and tourism information for the islands.
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Republic of Maldives | Dhivehi Raajje |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Maldives Background: A Nation of Islands. The former sultanate Maldives is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, it comprises of 1190 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls (200 inhabited islands, plus 80 islands with tourist resorts); The Republik of Maldives has strategic location astride and along major sea lanes. The Maldives became a republic in 1968, three years after independence from Britain. Tourism and fishing are being developed on the archipelago. geografically close to: India, Sri Lanka, related countries: United Kingdom |
 Official Name: Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa short form: Dhivehi Raajje int'l long form: Republic of Maldives int'l short form: Maldives ISO Country Code: mv Time: Local Time = UTC +5h Actual Time: Sat-May-10 02:40 Capital City: Male' Government: Type: Republic. Independence: 26 July 1965 (formerly a British protectorate). Constitution: 11 November 1968. Geography: Location: Southern Asia, group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India. Area: 298 sq. km. (115 sq. mi.). Terrain: Flat coral islands. Climate: Hot and humid. People: Nationality: Maldivian(s). Population: 280 000 (plus 31 000 expatriate laborers who are not counted in the census). Ethnic groups: South Indians, Sinhalese, Arabs. Religion: Sunni Islam. Languages: Dhivehi (official); many government officials speak English. Literacy: 98%. Natural resources: Fish, corals. Agriculture products: Coconuts, corn, sweet potatoes; fish Industries: Tourism, fish processing, shipping, boat building, coconut processing, garments, woven mats, rope, handicrafts, coral and sand mining. Exports partners: USA 32.1%, Thailand 17%, Sri Lanka 13.4%, Japan 10.7%, UK 9.8%, Indonesia 4.5% (2003) Imports partners: Singapore 24.8%, Sri Lanka 13.8%, India 10.2%, Malaysia 7.6%, UAE 7.6%, Thailand 5.1% (2003) Currency: Rufiyaa (MVR) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MaldivesPresident's OfficePresident of the Republic of Maldives. Republic of Maldives - the official website Maintained by the Ministry of Information, Arts & Culture. Permanent Mission of Maldives to the United Nations Maldives' representation to the UN. Weather Department of Meteorology Beside other meteorological information the site offers a weather forecast for the Maldives. Maps Map of Maldives Political Map of Maldives.  Google
Earth MaldivesSatellite view of Maldives. Google
Earth Male'Satellite view of Maldives' capital city. Map
of Southeast AsiaMap of the Southeast Asia region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia. |
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Maldives NewsAafathis newsNational and international issues (Divehi and English). Dhivehi Observer A news website that promotes freedom, democracy and rule of law in the Maldives. Haveeru daily Maldives news (in Divehi and English). Miadhu daily National news (Divehi and English). |
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Arts & CultureThe National Museum of the Rep.of.MaldivesSite about the Museum. Maldives Culture The Australian based site is an independent internet magazine of Maldivian cultural issues. |
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Business & EconomyForeign Investment Services BureauState Trading Organization PLC Transportation Trans Maldivian Airways Originally called Hummingbird Island Helicopters, TMA is the oldest Air transfer operator in the Maldives. Maldives Airports Company Ltd. |
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Destination Maldives - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Maldives: hotels, island resorts, accommodation, surfing, diving, cruising, dining. Visit
MaldivesMaldives travel information by the official site of the Ministry of Tourism. inmaledives.com Travel Guide to the Maldive islands. The Maldive Isles A Maldives visitor guide. The Maldives.com Homepage of the Maldives, a Maldives portal covering travel information, local business and social information. Travel Letsgo Maldives Offers Maldives information and travel packages. Maldives Resorts Maldives Resorts Directory. Cyberspace DhivehiNet ISP and Cybercafe in Male. |
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EducationMinistry of Education, MaldivesMaldives College of Higher Education Higher Education institute of the Maldives Maldives Education Page contains information on education in Maldives. |
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Environment & NatureMaldives EnvironmentSome information on the fragile marine and terrestrial environment of the Maledives. |
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HistoryMaldives Historyfrom Maldives Culture magazine. Maldives History2 from Maldives.com The Maldives Story Four Eras of Maldivian History. The National Museum of the Maldives Site about Maldives' National Museum with a gallery and information on its collection. |
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Searchmaldives.comMaldives links. MVPages The Maldives Directory of Web Sites. Newsgroup of Maldives alt.culture.maldives Additional Information on MaldivesAmnesty International reports: MaldivesBBC News Country profile: The Maldives Governments on the WWW: Maldives Open Directory: Maldives Wikipedia: Maldives The World Factbook -- Maldives |
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