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- La República de les Maldives és un estat format per un grup d'atols a l'oceà Índic, al sud-oest de l'Índia. La capital és Male a l'illa del mateix nom. L'aeroport internacional està a l'illa veïna d'Hulule. Hi ha 19 atols en total però hi ha altres illots, esculls i bancs d'arena; els illots i atols estan separats per canals que permeten la navegació a vaixells menors i sovint a grans vaixells (sempre entre atols). El nom natiu es Mahaldib i derivaria del principal atol Male i de dwipa (que en sànscrit vol dir illa).
- Maledivy (Maledivská republika) jsou ostrovní stát na jihu Asie v Indickém oceánu. Tvoří je stejnojmenné souostroví – řetězec 19 korálových atolů, počínající 500 km jihozápadně od břehů Indie a táhnoucí se v délce zhruba 800 km severojižním směrem. Celkově Maledivy sestávají z 1196 ostrovů, z nichž obydleno je zhruba 200. Země, která je nejplošším a nejníže položeným státem světa (žádné místo neleží více než 2,5 m nad hladinou oceánu), patří mezi vyhledávané turistické cíle.
- Die Malediven sind ein Inselstaat im Indischen Ozean nahe der Südspitze Indiens und bestehen aus mehreren Atollen und 1.196 Inseln, von denen 220 von Einheimischen bewohnt und 87 weitere für touristische Zwecke genutzt werden. Zudem ist das Land Gründungsmitglied der SAARC (Südasiatische Vereinigung für regionale Kooperation).
- Maldives,, officially Republic of Maldives, also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep Islands, between Minicoy Island and Chagos Archipelago. It stands in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. During the colonial era, the Dutch referred to the country as "Maldivische Eilanden" in their documentation, while "Maldive Islands" is the anglicised version of the local name used by the British, which later came to be written "Maldives". The archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The atolls of Maldives encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making it one of the world's most geographically dispersed countries. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 200 of its 1,192 islands. Maldives' capital and largest city Malé had a population of 103,693 in 2006. It is located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, in the Kaafu Atoll. It is also one of the Administrative divisions of the Maldives. Traditionally it was the King's Island where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties were enthroned. Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in); the Maldives' forecast inundation is a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- La República de las Maldivas o simplemente las Maldivas, es un país insular situado en el océano Índico al sudoeste de Sri Lanka e India, al sur de Asia, constituido por 1.196 islas, de las cuales 203 están habitadas, localizadas alrededor de 450 km al sur de la península del Decán. Están agrupadas en 26 atolones teniendo cada una el nombre de una o dos letras de la escritura thaana. Su capital y ciudad más poblada es Malé, con 104.403 habitantes. Posee un clima tropical y húmedo con una precipitación aproximada de 2000 mm al año. El islam es la religión predominante, el cual fue introducido en 1153. Fue una colonia portuguesa, holandesa y británica. En 1953 intentó establecerse una república pero pocos meses después se reimpuso el sultanato. Obtuvo la independencia en 1965 y en 1968 fue reinstaurada la república, sin embargo en 38 años como tal, sólo ha tenido dos presidentes, aunque las restricciones políticas han disminuido recientemente. Es el país menos poblado de Asia y el menos poblado entre los países musulmanes. Es uno de los menores países asiáticos tanto en términos de población como de extensión. Con un promedio de 1,5 msnm, es asimismo el país más bajo del mundo. También es el que presenta la altura máxima menos elevada del mundo, a 2,3 m, una característica que lo hace particularmente vulnerable a la subida del nivel del mar.
- Malediivit eli Malediivien tasavalta on noin 800 kilometriä pitkä saaristo Intian eteläkärjen lounaispuolella. Malediiveihin kuuluu kaikkiaan 1 190 saarta ja atollia, joista 200 on asuttua ja lisäksi 80 saarella on matkailijoiden majoituspalveluita. Saaret ovat suosittu turistikohde.
- Les Maldives, en forme longue la République des Maldives, en divehi Dhivehi Raa'je, ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ et Divehi Rājjey ge Jumhuriyyā, ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ, sont un pays d'Asie du Sud-Ouest constitué de îles, dont 202 habitées, situées à environ 451 kilomètres au sud de l'Inde. La superficie des terres émergées est de 227,45 km sur les 21 372,72 km de superficie totale du pays, lagons inclus. Les îles sont regroupées en 22 atolls et trois îles isolées réparties en 21 subdivisions appelées elles aussi « atoll » et portant chacune le nom d'une lettre thâna.
- A Maldív Köztársaság egy szigetország az Indiai-óceánon, India délnyugati csücskénél. A szigetország 26 atollból, 1192 szigetből áll, amelyből kb. 200 lakott, további 87 a turisták részére fenntartott hely. A szigetvilágot Marco Polo az Indiai-óceán virága névre keresztelte. A szigetek ritkán emelkednek 2,5 méternél magasabbra a tengerből és egyikük területe sem nagyobb 13 km²-nél. A szigetek összterülete mintegy 300 km². Az alacsony tengerszint feletti magasság miatt a szigetek létét a globális felmelegedés miatti tengerszint-emelkedés fenyegeti.
- La Repubblica delle Maldive è uno stato insulare di 349.106 abitanti composto da un gruppo di atolli situati nell'Oceano Indiano a sud-sudovest dell'India.
- モルディブ共和国（モルディブきょうわこく）、通称モルディブは、インド洋にある島国。インドとスリランカの南西に位置する。イギリス連邦加盟国。
- 몰디브 공화국는 인도양 중북부에 있는 나라이며 수도는 말레이다.
- De Maldiven of Malediven, officieel de Republiek der Maldiven, zijn een eilandengroep bestaande uit 1190 koraaleilanden, gegroepeerd in 26 atollen in de Indische Oceaan ten zuidwesten van India. De eilanden liggen verspreid over een oppervlakte van circa 90.000 km², maar de totale landoppervlakte is slechts een kleine km². Het grootste eiland is 5 km² groot en er zijn er maar negen die groter zijn dan 2 km². 200 eilanden zijn bewoond en nog eens 88 vormen toeristenoorden.
- Republikken Maldivene er en stat i Indiahavet, sør-sørvest for India som består av en gruppe atoller. Maldivene er et land med over 2000 øyer som ofte ikke er høyere enn 2 meter på det høyeste, og ligger cirka 650 km sørvest for Sri Lanka. 25,0% av befolkningen jobber i landbruket. 21,5% jobber i industri, 53,5% i tjenesteyting. Turisme er en viktig industri. Viktige eksportvarer er tunfisk, hermetisert, frossen og fersk; klær og fiskemel. Viktige importvarer er forbruksvarer, halvfabrikata, kapitalvarer, og petroleumsprodukter. Viktige handelspartnere er Singapore, Sri Lanka, Storbritannia, Thailand, USA og India. Maldivene har én flyplass med regulær trafikk. Lesekyndige over 15 år er 90,4% av befolkningen. Pressefriheten er begrenset. På hovedøya Malé utgis det to dagsaviser.
- Malediwy – archipelag oraz państwo wyspiarskie o tej samej nazwie, położone na Oceanie Indyjskim, ok. 500 km na południowy zachód od południowego krańca Indii. W 1965 roku Malediwy uzyskały niepodległość, wcześniej były sułtanatem, najpierw pod protektoratem holenderskim, później brytyjskim. Po trzech latach proklamowano republikę. Malediwy są krajem muzułmańskim.
- A República das Maldivas (em maldívio ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމުހޫރިއްޔ, transl. Divehi Rajjeyge Jumhuria) é um pequeno país insular situado no Oceano Índico ao sudoeste do Sri Lanka e da Índia, ao sul do continente asiático, constituido por 1.196 ilhas, das quais 203 são habitadas, localizadas a cerca de 450 km ao sul da península do Decão. A sua única fronteira real é com o território indiano das Laquedivas, a norte, mas são também os vizinhos mais próximos do Território Britânico do Oceano Índico, um conjunto de ilhas localizadas ao sul das Maldivas. Estão agrupadas em 26 atóis, cada um possuindo o nome de uma ou duas letras da escrita thaana. Seu nome seria derivado de maldwipa, no idioma malabar, onde mal significa "mil" e dwipa, "ilhas", ou do sânscrito Malaya(vara)dwipa, "ilhas de Malabar". Possuí um clima tropical e úmido com uma precipitação aproximada de 2000 mm ao ano. O Islã é a religião predominante, a qual foi introduzida em 1153. Foi colônia portuguesa, holandesa e britânica. Em 1953 tentou-se estabelecer uma república, mas poucos meses depois se restabeleceu o sultanato. Obteve a independência em 1965 e em 1968 foi reinstaurada a república, contudo, em 38 anos o país só teve dois presidentes, ainda que as restrições políticas tenham diminuído recentemente. É o país menos populoso da Ásia e também o menos populoso entre os países muçulmanos.
- Мальди́вы (мальд. ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ, Dhivehi Raa’je), официальное название Мальдивская Республика — государство в Южной Азии, располагающееся на группе атоллов в Индийском океане, находящихся к югу от Индии.
- Maldiverna, formellt Republiken Maldiverna, är en östat i norra Indiska oceanen som består av 26 atoller med 1 192 öar varav 200 är bebodda, tillsammans befolkade av cirka 300 000 invånare. Huvudstaden och huvudön heter Malé och har en befolkning på cirka 113 700 invånare.
- Мальдівська Республіка — країна у північній частині Індійського океану приблизно за 700 км від Шрі-Ланки, розташована на архіпелазі з 1196 коралових островів, що згруповано в 12 атолів. Всі острови плоскі, не більше 13 кв. км, середня висота — 1,8 м над рівнем моря. Заселено 203 острови. Мови: дівехі, англійська.
- Maldives (Quần đảo Maldive), tên chính thức Cộng hòa Maldives, là một quốc đảo gồm nhóm các đảo san hô tại Ấn Độ Dương. Maldives nằm ở phía nam quần đảo Lakshadweep thuộc Ấn Độ, và cách khoảng 700 kilômét phía tây nam Sri Lanka. Hai mươi sáu đảo san hô của Maldives bao vòng quanh một lãnh thổ gồm 1.192 đảo nhỏ, khoảng hai trăm đảo trong số này có các cộng đồng địa phương sinh sống. Cái tên "Maldives" xuất phát từ Maale Dhivehi Raajje ("Vương quốc đảo Malé")" . Một số học giả tin rằng cái tên "Maldives" xuất phát từ từ maladvipa trong tiếng Phạn, có nghĩa "vòng đảo", hay từ mahila dvipa, có nghĩa "đảo của phụ nữ", những tên này không xuất hiện trong văn học Phạn cổ. Thay vào đóc, các văn bản tiếng Phạn cổ có đề cập tới "Trăm nghìn hòn đảo" (Lakshadweep); một cái tên chung có thể không chỉ bao gồm Maldives, mà cả Laccadives và nhóm đảo Chagos. Một số lữ khách người Ả Rập thời Trung Cổ như Ibn Batuta đã gọi các đảo là "Mahal Dibiyat" từ từ Mahal ("cung điện") trong tiếng Ả Rập" . Đây là cái tên hiện được viết trong cuộn giấy biểu tượng quốc gia của Maldive. Các công dân là tín đồ Phật giáo, có thể từ thời Ashoka, ở thế kỷ thứ 3 trước Công Nguyên. Đạo Hồi được đưa vào năm 1153. Maldives sau đó rơi vào vùng ảnh hưởng của người Bồ Đào Nha (1558) và các đế chế trên biển của Hà Lan (1654). Và vào năm 1887 nó trở thành một vùng bảo hộ của Anh. Năm 1965, Maldives giành được độc lập từ Anh Quốc (ban đầu với cái tên "Quần đảo Maldive"), và vào năm 1968 chính thể Vương quốc Sultan được thay thế bằng một nền Cộng hòa. Tuy nhiên, trong ba mươi tám năm, Maldives chỉ có hai Tổng thống, dù những giới hạn chính trị đã được nới lỏng một chút gần đây. Maldives là quốc gia nhỏ nhất Châu Á về dân số. Đây cũng là quốc gia Hồi giáo đa số nhỏ nhất thế giới.
- 马尔代夫共和国 (陆山) 位於印度西南偏南對出的印度洋水域，由一系列的珊瑚礁組成。
- Maldives,, officially Republic of Maldives, also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep Islands, between Minicoy Island and Chagos Archipelago. It stands in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. During the colonial era, the Dutch referred to the country as "Maldivische Eilanden" in their documentation, while "Maldive Islands" is the anglicised version of the local name used by the British, which later came to be written "Maldives". The Maldives was dominated from the mid sixteenth century by colonial powers: Portugal, the Netherlands, and Britain. In 1965, the Maldives gained independence from the British, becoming a republic. It was then ruled by a sultanate and an authoritarian government. After protests and political pressure for democracy, the first free elections in the history of the Maldives were held in 2008, leading to the election of Mohamed Nasheed. However, following the 2011-2012 Maldives Crisis and accompanying coup d'état, Nasheed was forced to resign in February 2012. Vice President Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik was thus sworn in as the new president. The archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The atolls of Maldives encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making it one of the world's most geographically dispersed countries. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 200 of its 1,192 islands. Maldives' capital and largest city Malé had a population of 103,693 in 2006. It is located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, in the Kaafu Atoll. It is also one of the Administrative divisions of the Maldives. Traditionally it was the King's Island where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties were enthroned. Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in); the Maldives' forecast inundation is a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives,, officially Republic of Maldives, also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep Islands, between Minicoy Island and Chagos Archipelago. It stands in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. During the colonial era, the Dutch referred to the country as "Maldivische Eilanden" in their documentation, while "Maldive Islands" is the anglicised version of the local name used by the British, which later came to be written "Maldives". The Maldives was dominated from the mid sixteenth century by colonial powers: Portugal, the Netherlands, and Britain. In 1965, the Maldives gained independence from the British, becoming a republic. It was then ruled by a sultanate and an authoritarian government. The archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The atolls of Maldives encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making it one of the world's most geographically dispersed countries. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 200 of its 1,192 islands. Maldives' capital and largest city Malé had a population of 103,693 in 2006. It is located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, in the Kaafu Atoll. It is also one of the Administrative divisions of the Maldives. Traditionally it was the King's Island where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties were enthroned. Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in); the Maldives' forecast inundation is a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- thumbnail Republic of Maldivesދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ (Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyya)Template:Safesubst:Template:Safesubst: File:Flag of Maldives. svg File:Coat of Arms of Maldives. svg Anthem: "Gaumii salaamFile:Gaumii salaam. ogg File:LocationMaldives. png Capital(and largest city)Malé Official language(s) Dhivehi Ethnic groups ≈100% Dhivehis (excluding foreigners) Demonym Maldivian Government Presidential republic - President Dr. Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik - Vice President Mohammed Waheed Deen - Speaker Abdulla Shahid - Chief Justice Ahmed Faiz Legislature People's Majlis Independence - from United Kingdom 26 July 1965 - Current constitution 7 August 2008 Area - Total 298 km 115 sq mi - Water (%) ≈97% Population - January 2012 estimate 328,536 - Density 1,102.5/km 2,855.4/sq mi GDP 2011 estimate - Total $2.841 billion - Per capita $8,731 GDP (nominal) 2011 estimate - Total $1.944 billion - Per capita $5,973 HDI (2011) File:Increase2. svg 0.661 (medium) Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa Time zone Date formats dd/mm/yy Drives on the left ISO 3166 code MV Internet TLD . mv Calling code 960 Maldives,, officially Republic of Maldives, also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep Islands, between Minicoy Island and Chagos Archipelago. It stands in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. During the colonial era, the Dutch referred to the country as "Maldivische Eilanden" in their documentation, while "Maldive Islands" is the anglicised version of the local name used by the British, which later came to be written "Maldives". The Maldives was dominated from the mid sixteenth century by colonial powers: Portugal, the Netherlands, and Britain. In 1965, the Maldives gained independence from the British, becoming a republic. It was then ruled by a sultanate and an authoritarian government. The archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The atolls of Maldives encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making it one of the world's most geographically dispersed countries. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 200 of its 1,192 islands. Maldives' capital and largest city Malé had a population of 103,693 in 2006. It is located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, in the Kaafu Atoll. It is also one of the Administrative divisions of the Maldives. Traditionally it was the King's Island where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties were enthroned. Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in); the Maldives' forecast inundation is a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- -- 07:50, 27 September 2012 (UTC)'thumbnail Republic of Maldives'ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ (Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyya)Template:Safesubst:Template:Safesubst: File:Flag of Maldives. svg File:Coat of Arms of Maldives. svg Anthem: "Gaumii salaamFile:Gaumii salaam. ogg File:LocationMaldives. png Capital(and largest city)Malé Official language(s) Dhivehi Ethnic groups ≈100% Dhivehis (excluding foreigners) Demonym Maldivian Government Presidential republic - President Dr. Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik - Vice President Mohammed Waheed Deen - Speaker Abdulla Shahid - Chief Justice Ahmed Faiz Legislature People's Majlis Independence - from United Kingdom 26 July 1965 - Current constitution 7 August 2008 Area - Total 298 km 115 sq mi - Water (%) ≈97% Population - January 2012 estimate 328,536 - Density 1,102.5/km 2,855.4/sq mi GDP 2011 estimate - Total $2.841 billion - Per capita $8,731 GDP (nominal) 2011 estimate - Total $1.944 billion - Per capita $5,973 HDI (2011) File:Increase2. svg 0.661 (medium) Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa Time zone Date formats dd/mm/yy Drives on the left ISO 3166 code MV Internet TLD . mv Calling code 960 Maldives,, officially Republic of Maldives, also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep Islands, between Minicoy Island and Chagos Archipelago. It stands in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. During the colonial era, the Dutch referred to the country as "Maldivische Eilanden" in their documentation, while "Maldive Islands" is the anglicised version of the local name used by the British, which later came to be written "Maldives". The Maldives was dominated from the mid sixteenth century by colonial powers: Portugal, the Netherlands, and Britain. In 1965, the Maldives gained independence from the British, becoming a republic. It was then ruled by a sultanate and an authoritarian government. The archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The atolls of Maldives encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making it one of the world's most geographically dispersed countries. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 200 of its 1,192 islands. Maldives' capital and largest city Malé had a population of 103,693 in 2006. It is located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, in the Kaafu Atoll. It is also one of the Administrative divisions of the Maldives. Traditionally it was the King's Island where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties were enthroned. Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in); the Maldives' forecast inundation is a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives,, officially the Republic of Maldives, also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep Islands, between Minicoy Island and Chagos Archipelago. It stands in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. During the colonial era, the Dutch referred to the country as "Maldivische Eilanden" in their documentation, while "Maldive Islands" is the anglicised version of the local name used by the British, which later came to be written "Maldives". The Maldives was dominated from the mid sixteenth century by colonial powers: Portugal, the Netherlands, and Britain. In 1965, the Maldives gained independence from the British, becoming a republic. It was then ruled by a sultanate and an authoritarian government. The archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The atolls of Maldives encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making it one of the world's most geographically dispersed countries. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 200 of its 1,192 islands. Maldives' capital and largest city Malé had a population of 103,693 in 2006. It is located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, in the Kaafu Atoll. It is also one of the Administrative divisions of the Maldives. Traditionally it was the King's Island where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties were enthroned. Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in); the Maldives' forecast inundation is a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, orientated north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. From the mid-sixteenth century, the Maldives was dominated by colonial powers: Portugal, the Netherlands and Britain. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden", while the British anglicised the local name for the islands as the "Maldive Islands" and, later, as the "Maldives". The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic ruled by a sultanate and an authoritarian government. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making it one of the world's most geographically dispersed countries. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 200 of its 1,192 islands. Maldives' capital and largest city Malé had a population of 103,693 in 2006. It is located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, in the Kaafu Atoll. It is also one of the Administrative divisions of the Maldives. Traditionally it was the King's Island where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties were enthroned. Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Not surprisingly, the forecasts of Maldives' inundation is a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, orientated north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. From the mid-sixteenth century, the Maldives was dominated by colonial powers: Portugal, the Netherlands and Britain. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden", while the British anglicised the local name for the islands first as the "Maldive Islands" and later as the "Maldives". The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic ruled by a sultanate and an authoritarian government. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making the country one of the world's most geographically dispersed. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 200 of its 1,192 islands. In 2006, Maldives' capital and largest city Malé, located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, had a population of 103,693. Malé is one of the Maldives' administrative divisions and, traditionally, it was the "King's Island" where the ancient Maldive royal dynasties were enthroned. Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Not surprisingly, forecasts of Maldives' inundation are a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, orientated north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. For the majority of its history, the Maldives has been a free nation, despite three instances during which it was ruled by outside forces. In the mid-sixteenth century, for sixteen years, the Maldives was dominated by the Portuguese Empire. In the mid-seventeenth century, Malabar dominated Maldives for three months. Finally, in the late eighteenth century, on the brink of war, the Maldives became a British protectorate from 1887 until 1965. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden", while the British anglicised the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to the "Maldives". The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic ruled by a sultanate and an authoritarian government. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making the country one of the world's most geographically dispersed. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands. In 2006, Maldives' capital and largest city Malé, located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, had a population of 103,693. Malé is one of the Maldives' administrative divisions and, traditionally, it was the "King's Island" where the ancient Maldive royal dynasties were enthroned. Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Not surprisingly, forecasts of Maldives' inundation are a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives, officially the Republic of the Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, orientated north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. For the majority of its history, the Maldives has been a free nation, despite three instances during which it was ruled by outside forces. In the mid-sixteenth century, for sixteen years, the Maldives was dominated by the Portuguese Empire. In the mid-seventeenth century, Malabar dominated Maldives for three months. Finally, in the late eighteenth century, on the brink of war, the Maldives became a British protectorate from 1887 until 1965. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden", while the British anglicised the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to the "Maldives". The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic ruled by a sultanate and an authoritarian government. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making the country one of the world's most geographically dispersed. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands. In 2006, Maldives' capital and largest city Malé, located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, had a population of 103,693. Malé is one of the Maldives' administrative divisions and, traditionally, it was the "King's Island" where the ancient Maldive royal dynasties were enthroned. Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Not surprisingly, forecasts of Maldives' inundation are a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives, officially the Republic of the Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, orientated north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. For the majority of its history, the Maldives has been a free nation, despite three instances during which it was ruled by outside forces. In the mid-fifteenth century, for fifteen years, the Maldives was dominated by the Portuguese Empire. In the mid-seventeenth century, Dutch Empire (Malabar) dominated Maldives for four months. Finally, in the late eighteenth century, on the brink of war, the Maldives became a British protectorate from 1887 until 1965. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden", while the British anglicised the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to the "Maldives". The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic ruled by a sultanate and an authoritarian government. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making the country one of the world's most geographically dispersed. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands. In 2006, Maldives' capital and largest city Malé, located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, had a population of 103,693. Malé is one of the Maldives' administrative divisions and, traditionally, it was the "King's Island" where the ancient Maldive royal dynasties were enthroned. Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Not surprisingly, forecasts of Maldives' inundation are a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives, officially the Republic of the Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, orientated north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. For the majority of its history, the Maldives has been a free nation, despite three instances during which it was ruled by outside forces. In the mid-fifteenth century, for fifteen years, the Maldives was dominated by the Portuguese Empire. In the mid-seventeenth century, the Dutch Empire (Malabar) dominated Maldives for four months. Finally, in the late eighteenth century, on the brink of war, the Maldives became a British protectorate from 1887 until 1965. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden", while the British anglicised the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to the "Maldives". The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic ruled by a sultanate and an authoritarian government. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making the country one of the world's most geographically dispersed. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands. In 2006, Maldives' capital and largest city Malé, located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, had a population of 103,693. Malé is one of the Maldives' administrative divisions and, traditionally, it was the "King's Island" where the ancient Maldive royal dynasties were enthroned. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Not surprisingly, forecasts of Maldives' inundation are a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives, officially the Republic of the Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, orientated north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. For the majority of its history, the Maldives has been a free nation, despite three instances during which it was ruled by outside forces. In the mid-fifteenth century, for fifteen years, the Maldives was dominated by the Portuguese Empire. In the mid-seventeenth century, the Dutch Empire (Malabar) dominated Maldives for four months. Finally, in the late nineteenth century, on the brink of war, the Maldives became a British protectorate from 1887 until 1965. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden", while the British anglicised the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to the "Maldives". The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic in 1968 ruled by a president and an authoritarian government. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making the country one of the world's most geographically dispersed. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands. In 2006, Maldives' capital and largest city Malé, located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, had a population of 103,693. Malé is one of the Maldives' administrative divisions and, traditionally, it was the "King's Island" where the ancient Maldive royal dynasties were enthroned. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Not surprisingly, forecasts of Maldives' inundation are a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives, officially the Republic of the Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, orientated north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. For the majority of its history, the Maldives has been a free nation, despite three instances during which it was ruled by outside forces. In the mid-fifteenth century, for fifteen years, the Maldives was dominated by the Portuguese Empire. In the mid-seventeenth century, the Dutch Empire (Malabar) dominated Maldives for four months. Finally, in the late nineteenth century, on the brink of war, the Maldives became a British protectorate from 1887 until 1965. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden", while the British anglicised the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to the "Maldives". The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic in 1968 ruled by a president and an authoritarian government. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making the country one of the world's most geographically dispersed. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands. In 2006, Maldives' capital and largest city Malé, located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, had a population of 103,693. Malé is one of the Maldives' administrative divisions and, traditionally, it was the "King's Island" where the ancient Maldive royal dynasties were enthroned. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Forecasts of Maldives' inundation are a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives, officially the Republic of the Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, oriented north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. For the majority of its history, the Maldives has been a free nation, despite three instances during which it was ruled by outside forces. In the mid-fifteenth century, for fifteen years, the Maldives was dominated by the Portuguese Empire. In the mid-seventeenth century, the Dutch Empire (Malabar) dominated Maldives for four months. Finally, in the late nineteenth century, on the brink of war, the Maldives became a British protectorate from 1887 until 1965. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden", while the British anglicised the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to the "Maldives". The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic in 1968 ruled by a president and an authoritarian government. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making the country one of the world's most geographically dispersed. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands. In 2006, Maldives' capital and largest city Malé, located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, had a population of 103,693. Malé is one of the Maldives' administrative divisions and, traditionally, it was the "King's Island" where the ancient Maldive royal dynasties were enthroned. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Forecasts of Maldives' inundation is a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives, officially the Republic of the Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, oriented north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. For the majority of its history, the Maldives has been a free nation, despite three instances during which it was ruled by outside forces. In the mid-15th century, for fifteen years, the Maldives was dominated by the Portuguese Empire. In the mid-17th century, the Dutch Empire (Malabar) dominated Maldives for four months. Finally, in the late 19th century, on the brink of war, the Maldives became a British protectorate from 1887 until 1965. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden", while the British anglicised the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to the "Maldives". The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic in 1968 ruled by a president and an authoritarian government. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making the country one of the world's most geographically dispersed. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands. In 2006, Maldives' capital and largest city Malé, located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, had a population of 103,693. Malé is one of the Maldives' administrative divisions and, traditionally, it was the "King's Island" where the ancient Maldive royal dynasties were enthroned. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Forecasts of Maldives' inundation is a great concern for the Maldivian people.
- Maldives, officially the Republic of the Maldives and also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls, oriented north-south, that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The chains stand in the Laccadive Sea, about 700 kilometres (430 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south-west of India. For the majority of its history, the Maldives has been an independent polity, despite three instances during which it was ruled by outside forces. In the mid-15th century, for fifteen years, the Maldives was dominated by the Portuguese Empire. In the mid-17th century, the Dutch Empire (Malabar) dominated Maldives for four months. Finally, in the late 19th century, on the brink of war, the Maldives became a British protectorate from 1887 until 1965. The Dutch referred to the islands as the "Maldivische Eilanden", while the British anglicised the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to the "Maldives". The islands gained independence from the British in 1965 and became a republic in 1968 ruled by a president and an authoritarian government. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. Maldives also form a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Chagos and the Lakshadweep. The Maldives atolls encompass a territory spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making the country one of the world's most geographically dispersed. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands. In 2006, Maldives' capital and largest city Malé, located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll, had a population of 103,693. Malé is one of the Maldives' administrative divisions and, traditionally, it was the "King's Island" where the ancient Maldive royal dynasties were enthroned. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in). Forecasts of Maldives' inundation is a great concern for the Maldivian people.
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