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Maldives Capital: Male Population: 359,008 The Geography of Maldives Total Size: 300 square km Size Comparison: about 1.7 times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 3 15 N, 73 00 E World Region: Asia General Terrain: flat, with white sandy beaches Geographical Low Point: Indian Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: unnamed location on Wilingili island in the Addu Atoll 2.4 m Climate: tropical; hot, humid; dry, northeast monsoon (November to March); rainy, southwest monsoon (June to August) The People of Maldives Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: Maldivian Dhivehi (dialect of Sinhala, script derived from Arabic), English spoken by most government officials Independence: 26 July 1965 (from UK) National Holiday: Independence Day, 26 July (1965) Nationality: Maldivian(s) Religions: Sunni Muslim Economy of Maldives Major Industries: fish processing, tourism, shipping, boat building, coconut processing, garments, woven mats, rope, handicrafts, coral and sand mining Agricultural Products: coconuts, corn, sweet potatoes; fish Natural Resources: fish Major Exports: fish, clothing Major Imports: petroleum products, ships, foodstuffs, textiles, clothing, intermediate and capital goods Currency: rufiyaa (MVR) National GDP: $1,250,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $123,000,000 Brief History of Maldives: The Maldives was long a sultanate, first under Dutch and then under British protection. It became a republic in 1968, three years after independence. Since 1978, President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM - currently in his sixth term in office - has dominated the islands' political scene. Following riots in the capital Male in August 2004, the president and his government have pledged to embark upon democratic reforms, including a more representative political system and expanded political freedoms. Tourism and fishing are being developed on the archipelago. Back to Geography Home Page

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