Formal Name:
Republic of Maldives

Local Name:
Maldives

Local Formal Name:
Divehi Jumhuriya


Location:

Asia



Status:

UN Member Country



Capital City:

Malé



Population:

241,000



Area:

300 km2



Currency:

1 Maldivian rufiyaa = 100 laari



Languages:

Divehi



Religions:

Sunni Muslim

 Marcel Wouterse on 12th December 2012