What Are People From Maldives Called?

Name: Maldives
Address: South Asia, Maldives

South Asia, Maldives

Maldives

People from Maldives are called:

People from Maldives are called Maldivian.

Demonym:

Maldivian

Pronunciation:

/mɔːlˈdiːviən/

About Maldives

Capital city: Malé.
Archipelago of 1,190 coral islands in the Indian Ocean.
Smallest Asian country by land area and population.
World's lowest-lying country, vulnerable to sea level rise.
Known for luxury resorts, pristine beaches, and marine biodiversity.

Quick Facts

Population:: 521,021 (2024 est.)
Country:: Maldives
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Sanskrit 'Maladvipa' meaning 'garland of islands'. The demonym is 'Maldivian'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Sri Lanka

northeast of Maldives

People are called:

Sri Lankan

India

north of Maldives

People are called:

Indian

Seychelles

west of Maldives

People are called:

Seychellois

Quick Facts

Population:: 521,021 (2024 est.)
Country:: Maldives
Region:: South Asia

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