Malé

Name: Malé
Address: South Asia, Maldives

South Asia, Maldives

Maldives

People from Malé are called:

Male/General:

Maldivian

Pronunciation:

/ˈmɑːleɪ/

Quick Facts

Population:: 252,768 (2024 est.)
Country:: Maldives
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from Sanskrit 'Malaya', meaning 'garland'. The demonym uses 'Maldivian'.

About Malé

Capital and most populous city of the Maldives.
One of the world's most densely populated cities.
Located on a small island in the Indian Ocean.
Economic and administrative center of the archipelago.
Known for colorful buildings, mosques, and fish market.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Colombo

750 km northeast

People are called:

Colomban

Bangalore

1,200 km northeast

People are called:

Bangalorean

Mumbai

1,600 km northeast

People are called:

Mumbaikar

Quick Facts

Population:: 252,768 (2024 est.)
Country:: Maldives
Region:: South Asia

Explore Malé

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