World Region Information --- Maldives Information
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It is located about 700 km southwest of India and Sri Lanka, and consists of 26 atolls from Ihabandippoll Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south, which extends to the equator.
About 300km2
about 380,000 people
Maldives People
Dhivehi
Islam
- Masjid Al Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam
- Hukuru Miskiy
Although there are influences from various ethnic groups that have settled the islands over the ages, Muslim and Arabic cultures predominate.
- Atoll Transfer
- Male Fish Market
- National Museum
- Artificial Beach
- Sultan Park
Only non-compulsory primary and secondary education is provided. The literacy rate is about 99%.
- The Maldives National University
- Islamic University of Maldives
- National Library of Maldives
1887 become a British protectorate
1932 First democratic constitution
1953 Sultanate is abolished. Become a republic within a federation. A few months later, the Sultanate is restored
1965 Completely independent from British protectorate. United Nations membership
1968 Sultan resigns after referendum. Sultanate is abolished. Becomes a republic with Ibrahim Nasir as president
1982 Returned to Commonwealth
1988 Coup attempt
2002 Climate change threatens low-lying islands, warns international community
2003 Anti-government riots in capital Male
2004 Pro-democracy demonstrations develop into riots. Declaration of emergency. Massive damage caused by tsunami caused by earthquake off the coast of Indonesia
2005 Multi-party system introduced
2008 Presidential assassination attempt. Ratification of new constitution
2009 Policy change to renewable energy. Deregulation of the media
2012 President resigns after police uprising and demonstrations
2015 State of emergency declared. Shut down major online news sites. State of emergency lifted due to international pressure
2016 Brexit
2020 Return to Commonwealth
It is a presidential republic. The president is both head of state and head of government, with wide-ranging influence. The parliament is unicameral.
- Muliaage
- People's Majlis
- Supreme Court of the Maldives
$15,463
With a mixed economy of tourism, fishing and shipping, it has a relatively high GDP in South Asia.
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