Outline of Maldives
Republic of Maldives
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the Maldives:
The islets, two hundred and fifty islands of which are inhabited.
The name "Maldives" may derive from Maale Dhivehi Raajje ("The Island Kingdom [under the authority of]
Arabic word Mahal ("palace")."[4] This is the name presently inscribed in the scroll of the Maldive state emblem
.
The religion original settlers of the islands is most likely to be Hinduism. Then around
Sultanate was replaced by a Republic. The growing dependence of the Maldives on China is driving the island nation towards concerning levels of economic indebtedness.[5]
The Maldives is the smallest
Muslim
nation in the world.
General reference
- Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːldiːvs/,/ˈmɒldiːvs/,/ˈmɔːldaɪvs/
- Common English country name: Maldives
- Official English country name: The Republic of Maldives
- Common Rajje/ɾaːd͡ʒd͡ʒe/, Dhivehi rajje /d̪iʋehi ɾaːd͡ʒd͡ʒe/
- Official endonym(s): Dhivehiraajjeyge Jumhooriyyaދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ /d̪iʋehi ɾaːd͡ʒd͡ʒeːge d͡ʒumhuːɾijjaː/
- Adjectival(s): Maldivian
- Demonym(s): Maldivians
- ISO country codes: MV, MDV, 462
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:MV
- Internet country code top-level domain: .mv
Geography of Maldives
Geography of Maldives
- Maldives is: an island country
- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Indian Ocean
- between the Arabian Sea and the Laccadive Sea
- Eurasia
- Asia
- South Asia
- Indian subcontinent (off the coast of India, rising above the oceanic crust)
- South Asia
- Asia
- UTC+05
- Extreme points of Maldives:
- High: unnamed location on Villingili2.4 m (8 ft) – lowest high point of any country
- Low: Indian Ocean 0 m
- High: unnamed location on
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: Indian Ocean 644 km
- Population of Maldives: 306,000 - 171st most populous country
- Area of Maldives: 298 km2
- Atlas of Maldives
Environment of Maldives
- Climate of Maldives
- Wildlife of Maldives
- Birds of Maldives
Natural geographic features of Maldives
- Glaciers of Maldives: None
- Islands of Maldives
- Mountains of Maldives: None
- World Heritage Sites in Maldives: None
Regions of Maldives
Ecoregions of Maldives
Administrative divisions of Maldives
- Haa Alifu Atoll
- Haa Dhaalu Atoll
- Shaviyani Atoll
- Noonu Atoll
- Raa Atoll
- Baa Atoll
- Lhaviyani Atoll
- Kaafu Atoll
- Alifu Atoll
- Vaavu Atoll
- Meemu Atoll
- Faafu Atoll
- Dhaalu Atoll
- Thaa Atoll
- Laamu Atoll
- Gaafu Alifu Atoll
- Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
- Gnaviyani Atoll
- Seenu Atoll
Municipalities of Maldives
Municipalities of Maldives
- Malé
- Cities of Maldives
Demography of Maldives
Government and politics of Maldives
Politics of Maldives
- Malé
- Elections in Maldives
- Political parties in Maldives
Branches of the government of Maldives
Government of Maldives
Executive branch of the government of Maldives
- President of Maldives,
- President of Maldives,
Legislative branch of the government of Maldives
- Parliament of Maldives (bicameral)
- Upper house: Senate of Maldives
- Lower house: House of Commons of Maldives
Judicial branch of the government of Maldives
Court system of Maldives
Foreign relations of Maldives
Foreign relations of Maldives
- Diplomatic missions in Maldives
- Diplomatic missions of Maldives
International organization membership
The Republic of Maldives is a member of:[1]
Law and order in Maldives
Law of Maldives
- Constitution of Maldives
- Crime in Maldives
- Human rights in Maldives
- LGBT rights in Maldives
- Law enforcement in Maldives
Military of Maldives
Military of Maldives
- Command
- Forces
- Army of Maldives
- Special Forces (Maldives)
History of Maldives
History of Maldives
Culture of Maldives
Culture of Maldives
- Cuisine of Maldives
- Folklore of the Maldives
- Languages of Maldives
- National symbols of Maldives
- Coat of arms of Maldives
- Flag of Maldives
- National anthem of Maldives
- Religion in Maldives
- Roman Catholicism in Maldives
- Islam in Maldives
- World Heritage Sites in Maldives: None
Art in Maldives
- Music of Maldives
Sports in Maldives
Sports in Maldives
- Football in Maldives
- Maldives at the Olympics
Economy and infrastructure of Maldives
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 165th (one hundred and sixty fifth)
- Communications in Maldives
- Companies of Maldives
- Currency of Maldives: Rufiyaa
- Maldives Stock Exchange
- Media in Maledives
- Tourism in Maldives
- Transport in Maldives
- Airports in Maldives
Education in Maldives
Education in Maldives
See also
- List of international rankings
- List of Maldives-related topics
- Member state of the Commonwealth of Nations
- Member state of the United Nations
- Outline of Asia
- Outline of geography
References
- ^ a b "Maldives". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 7, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ Caldwell, Comparative Dravidian Grammar, p. 27-28
- ^ J Hogendorn and M Johnson, The Shell Money of the Slave Trade, p. 20-22
- ^ Ibn Batuta, Travels in Asia and Africa, translated by A.R. Gibb
- ^ "A Chinese connection that will prove costly for the Maldives". Hindustan Times. 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
External links
- Government
- The President's Office - Republic of Maldives
- (in Dhivehi and English) Information Ministry
- Maps
- Google Maps satellite image of the Maldives
- WikiMapia.org annotated map of the Maldives
- Maps of the Maldivian Atolls
- Overviews and Data
- CIA World Fact Book on Maldives
- "Maldives: Paradise soon to be lost". BBC News. 2004-07-28. Retrieved 2008-08-05.
- History and Culture
