Point | Information |
Country Name | Republic of Maldives |
Short Name | Maldives |
Capital | Male |
Largest city | Male |
Official languages | Dhivehi |
National Languages | Dhivehi |
Religion | Islam (mandated by law) |
Demonym(s) | Maldivian |
Government | Unitary presidential republic |
President | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
Vice President | Faisal Naseem |
House Speaker | Mohamed Nasheed |
Chief Justice | Ahmed Muthasim Adnan |
Total Area | 300 km2 (120 sq mi) |
Water (%) | 0 |
Total Land Area (%) | 300 km2 (120 sq mi) |
Population | 379,270 (2020 estimate) |
GDP (PPP) | $8.608 billion (2019 estimate) |
GDP (Nominal) | $5.749 billion (2019 estimate) |
Currency | Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR) |
Time zone | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) |
Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
Mains Electricity | 240 V–50 Hz |
Driving side | Left |
Calling code | +960 |
ISO 3166 code | MV |
Internet TLD | .mv |
Political Parties | Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)
Dhivehi Raiyyithunge Party (DRP) Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) Adhaalath Party |
Independence Day | 26 July 1965 |
Tallest Building | Dharumavantha Hospital
Velaanaage Holiday Inn Traders Hotel |
Richest Persons | Shuaib Shah
Reeko Moosa Ali “Dhon” Riza Abdulla Yaamin |
Top Website | Soneva.com
Visitmaldives.com Tourism.gov.mv Dhiraagu.com.mv |
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