Interesting facts about Maldives
- Official Name: Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa (Republic of Maldives)
- Form of Government: multiparty republic1 with one legislative house (People’s Majlis [87])
- President: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
- Prime Minister: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
- GDP: 5.642 billion USD (2019)
- Capital: Malé
- Population: 530,953 (2019)
- Official Languages: Dhivehi
- Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa
- Timezone: GMT-5
- Area: 300 km²
- Dialing Code: +960
- Major Mountain Ranges: Shangri-la Villingili
- Major Rivers: N/A
- Continent: Asia
- Border Countries: The Republic of the Maldives share maritime borders with India, Sri Lanka and the British Indian Ocean Territory (United Kingdom).
Map of Maldives
National Symbols of Maldives
- National Bird: White-breasted waterhen
- National Anthem: “Qaumee salaam”
- National Animal: Yellowfin tuna
- National Flower: Pinkrose
- National Poet: Aminath Faiza
- National Game: Bashi
