Maldives

Name: Maldives
Address: South Asia, Maldives

South Asia, Maldives

Maldives

People from Maldives are called:

Male/General:

Maldivian

Pronunciation:

/mɔːlˈdiːviən/

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'.

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.

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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