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2130: 5191:. The Vocational Training Centre was established in 1974, providing training for mechanical and electrical trades. In 1984, the Institute for Teacher Education was created and the School of Hotel and Catering Services was established in 1987 to provide trained personnel for the tourist industry. In 1991, the Institute of Management and Administration was created to train staff for public and private services. In 1998, the Maldives College of Higher Education was founded. The Institute of Shar'ah and Law was founded in January 1999. In 2000 the college launched its first-degree programme, Bachelor of Arts. On 17 January 2011 the Maldives National University Act was passed by the President of the Maldives; The Maldives National University was named on 15 February 2011. In 2015 under a Presidential decree the College of Islamic Studies was changed into the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM). 3714: 15941: 3612: 5271: 1910: 2156:. Only nine islands were reported to have escaped any flooding, while fifty-seven islands faced serious damage to critical infrastructure, fourteen islands had to be totally evacuated, and six islands were destroyed. A further twenty-one resort islands were forced to close because of tsunami damage. The total damage was estimated at more than US$ 400 million, or some 62% of the GDP. 102 Maldivians and 6 foreigners reportedly died in the tsunami. The destructive impact of the waves on the low-lying islands was mitigated by the fact there was no continental shelf or land mass upon which the waves could gain height. The tallest waves were reported to be 14 feet (4.3 m) high. 3507: 3076: 1989: 3286: 4794: 2312: 3805: 5545: 179: 1790: 19750: 4119: 3837: 5417: 3833:
Therefore, the duties assigned to the MNDF of maintaining surveillance over the Maldives' waters and providing protection against foreign intruders poaching in the EEZ and territorial waters, are immense tasks from both logistical and economic viewpoints. The Coast Guard plays a vital role in carrying out these functions. To provide timely security its patrol boats are stationed at various MNDF Regional Headquarters. The Coast Guard is also assigned to respond to maritime distress calls and to conduct search and rescue operations in a timely manner.
15579: 1978: 20071: 3937:(Thiladhunmathi North); and by a Latin code letter. The first corresponds to the geographical Maldivian name of the atoll; the second is a code adopted for convenience. As there are certain islands in different atolls that have the same name, for administrative purposes this code is quoted before the name of the island, for example: Baa Funadhoo, Kaafu Funadhoo, Gaafu-Alifu Funadhoo. Since most atolls have very long geographical names it is also used whenever the long name is inconvenient, for example in the atoll website names. 3277: 4427: 3956: 2296: 19253: 4067: 1778: 3488: 5301: 4236: 5063: 2381: 1622:, a mosque was built with the inscription: 'The Sultan Ahmad Shanurazah accepted Islam at the hand of Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari.' Some scholars have suggested the possibility of Ibn Battuta misreading Maldive texts, and having a bias towards the North African, Maghrebi narrative of this Shaykh, instead of the East African origins account that was known as well at the time. Even when Ibn Battuta visited the islands, the governor of the island of Utheemu at that time was 87: 20105: 20032: 4086:, the emergence of tourism in 1972 transformed the economy, moving rapidly from dependence on fisheries to tourism. In just three and a half decades, the industry became the main source of income. Tourism was also the country's biggest foreign currency earner and the single largest contributor to the GDP. As of 2008, 89 resorts in the Maldives offered over 17,000 beds and hosted over 600,000 tourists annually. In 2019, over 1.7 million visitors came to the islands. 3896: 665: 73: 15752: 20147: 19915: 19854: 19841: 19802: 19789: 12726: 14751: 12904: 20045: 5220: 3068: 1759: 5403: 4821: 15764: 19941: 19878: 19980: 19815: 15235: 15209: 19993: 19928: 19902: 19737: 20134: 15248: 13420: 20173: 20058: 19967: 3297: 4831: 3306: 14937: 20199: 20019: 20006: 19954: 15261: 15222: 4613: 20186: 20160: 19776: 15196: 3421: 19828: 12716: 4044: 19763: 15183: 690: 642: 623: 590: 571: 5071: 1883: 1688:. For he became embroiled in local politics and left when his strict judgments in the laissez-faire island kingdom began to chafe with its rulers. In particular, he was angered at the local women going about with no clothing above the waist— a cultural epithet of the region at the time- was seen as a violation of Middle Eastern Islamic rules of modesty—and the locals taking no notice when he complained. 4784: 4299: 1509: 2400:, which is affected by the large landmass of South Asia to the north. Because the Maldives has the lowest elevation of any country in the world, the temperature is constantly hot and often humid. The presence of this landmass causes differential heating of land and water. These factors set off a rush of moisture-rich air from the Indian Ocean over South Asia, resulting in the southwest 4705:) to existing letters, to allow for transliteration of Arabic loanwords, as previously Arabic loanwords were written using the Arabic script. Their usage is inconsistent, and becoming less frequent as the spelling changes to reflect pronunciation by Maldivians, rather than the original Arabic pronunciation, as the words get absorbed into the Maldivian language. 3733:. In 2002, the Maldives began to express interest in the commission but as of 2008 had not applied for membership. Maldives' interest relates to its identity as a small island state, especially economic development and environmental preservation, and its desire for closer relations with France, a main actor in the IOC region. 3744:). The republic joined the Commonwealth in 1982, some 17 years after gaining independence from the United Kingdom. In October 2016, the Maldives announced its withdrawal from the Commonwealth in protest at allegations of human rights abuse and failing democracy. The Maldives enjoys close ties with Commonwealth members 5858: 5017:
The Human Rights Measurement Initiative reports that Maldives is meeting 5.1 of 10 of the expected fulfillment for the right to health considering its income level. Specifically for children's health rights, Maldives attains 98.0% of the anticipated level based on its current income. Regarding adult
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grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, that stretch along a length of 871 kilometres (541 miles) north to south, 130 kilometres (81 miles) east to west, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), of which only 298 km (115 sq mi) is dry land, making this one
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However, this protection is compromised by the Evidence Act, which came into effect in January 2023 and grants courts the authority to compel journalists to reveal their confidential sources. The Maldives Media Council (MMC) and the Maldives Journalist Association (MJA) serve as crucial watchdogs in
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in 1977, as a joint venture with a Japanese firm. In 1979, a Fisheries Advisory Board was set up with the mandate of advising the government on policy guidelines for the overall development of the fisheries sector. Manpower development programmes began in the early 1980s, and fisheries education was
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When the British became increasingly unable to continue their colonial hold on Asia and were losing their colonies to the indigenous populations who wanted freedom, on 26 July 1965 an agreement was signed on behalf of the Sultan by Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan, Prime Minister, and on behalf
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competes in regional and international tournaments, with a fervent fan base supporting their endeavors. The country has its own domestic football league, the Dhivehi Premier League, featuring clubs from various atolls vying for supremacy. Matches often draw large crowds, contributing to the vibrant
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The introduction of code-letter names has been a source of much puzzlement and misunderstandings, especially among foreigners. Many people have come to think that the code-letter of the administrative atoll is its new name and that it has replaced its geographical name. Under such circumstances, it
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was ratified by President Maumoon on 7 August 2008, and came into effect immediately, replacing and repealing the constitution of 1998. This new constitution includes a judiciary run by an independent commission, and independent commissions to oversee elections and fight corruption. It also reduces
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before 1998, we never thought that this reef would die. We had always taken for granted that these animals would be there, that this reef would be there forever. El Niño gave us a wake-up call that these things are not going to be there forever. Not only this, but they also act as a natural barrier
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In an effort to induce the regrowth of the reefs, scientists placed electrified cones anywhere from 20–60 feet (6.1–18.3 m) below the surface to provide a substrate for larval coral attachment. In 2004, scientists witnessed corals regenerating. Corals began to eject pink-orange eggs and sperm.
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In 2008, Nasheed announced plans to look into purchasing new land in India, Sri Lanka, and Australia because of his concerns about global warming, and the possibility of much of the islands being inundated with water from rising sea levels. The purchase of land will be made from a fund generated by
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The Maldives is the lowest country in the world, with maximum and average natural ground levels of only 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in) and 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, respectively. In areas where construction exists, however, this has been increased to several metres. More
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was held on the question, and 93.34% of those taking part voted in favour of establishing a republic. The republic was declared on 11 November 1968, thus ending the 853-year-old monarchy, which was replaced by a republic under the presidency of Ibrahim Nasir. As the King had held little real power,
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Reflective of this is the fact that the Maldives has had the highest national divorce rate in the world for many decades. This, it is hypothesised, is due to a combination of liberal Islamic rules about divorce and the relatively loose marital bonds that have been identified as common in non- and
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The Maldives National Defence Force is the combined security organisation responsible for defending the security and sovereignty of the Maldives, having the primary task of being responsible for attending to all internal and external security needs of the Maldives, including the protection of the
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The terrestrial habitats of the Maldives are confronted with a significant threat as extensive development encroaches swiftly upon the limited land resources. Once seldom frequented, previously uninhabited islands now teeter on the brink of extinction, virtually devoid of untouched expanses. Over
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For us swearing off fossil fuels is not only the right thing to do, but it is also in our economic self-interest... Pioneering countries will free themselves from the unpredictable price of foreign oil; they will capitalise on the new green economy of the future, and they will enhance their moral
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began his 30-year role as president in 1978, winning six consecutive elections without opposition. His election was seen as ushering in a period of political stability and economic development given Maumoon's priority to develop the poorer islands. Tourism flourished and increased foreign contact
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at the end of the 12th century is considered the cornerstone of the country's history. Nonetheless, the cultural influence of Buddhism remains, a reality directly experienced by Ibn Battuta during his nine months there sometime between 1341 and 1345, serving as a chief judge and marrying into the
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Despite being just mentioned briefly in most history books, the 1,400 year-long Buddhist period has a foundational importance in the history of the Maldives. It was during this period that the culture of the Maldives both developed and flourished, a culture that survives today. The Maldivian
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A gradual rise in average sea level is threatening to completely cover this Indian Ocean nation of 1196 small islands with- in the next 30 years, ac- cording to authorities. The Environmental Affairs Director, Mr Hussein Shihab, said an estimated rise of 20 to 30 centimetres in the next 20 to 40
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Translated from French to English: Now this holy man—this is the new point (Al Kownayn)—seems to be the same as that which the people of the Maldive Islands, near India, called Barakath Al-Barbari who spread Islam in this region as he did in the Horn of Africa. We only know in which of these two
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The 2014 Population and Housing Census listed the total population in the Maldives as 437,535: 339,761 resident Maldivians and 97,774 resident foreigners, approximately 16% of the total population. However, it is believed that foreigners have been undercounted. As of May 2021, there were 281,000
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Due to their diminutive size, land-dwelling reptiles are scarce on the Maldivian islands. Among the limited terrestrial reptilian inhabitants are a species of gecko and the oriental garden lizard (Calotes versicolor), alongside the white-spotted supple skink (Riopa albopunctata), the Indian wolf
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Coral reef habitats had been damaged, as the pressure for land has brought about the creation of artificial islands. Some reefs have been filled with rubble with little regard for the changes in the currents on the reef shelf and how the new pattern would affect coral growth and its related life
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in Asia-Pacific, said the study provided a "new perspective" on how island nations could tackle the challenge of sea-level rise, and that even if islands can adapt naturally to higher seas by raising their own crests, humans still needed to double down on global warming and protection for island
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The shift from the dry northeast monsoon to the moist southwest monsoon occurs during April and May. During this period, the southwest winds contribute to the formation of the southwest monsoon, which reaches the Maldives at the beginning of June and lasts until the end of November. However, the
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won the second-round runoff of the Maldives presidential election, beating incumbent president, Ibrahim Solih, with 54% of the vote. On 17 October 2023, Mohamed Muizzu was sworn in as the eighth President of the Republic of Maldives. Mohamed Muizzu is widely seen to be pro-China, meaning souring
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of which included recitations and certain supplications in a melodic tone – existed until very recent times. These Maulūdu festivals were held in ornate tents specially built for the occasion. At present Islam is the official religion of the entire population, as adherence to it is required for
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As a water-bound nation, much of its security concerns life at sea. Almost 99% of the country is covered by sea and the remaining 1% land is scattered over an area of 800 km (497 mi) × 120 km (75 mi), with the largest island being not more than 8 km (3 sq mi).
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The first Maldivians did not leave any archaeological artefacts. Their buildings were probably built of wood, palm fronds, and other perishable materials, which would have quickly decayed in the salt and wind of the tropical climate. Moreover, chiefs or headmen did not reside in elaborate stone
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English is widely spoken by the locals of the Maldives: "Following the nation's opening to the outside world, the introduction of English as a medium of instruction at the secondary and tertiary levels of education, and its government's recognition of the opportunities offered through tourism,
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Islam is the official religion of the Maldives and open practice of any other religion is forbidden. The 2008 constitution says that the republic "is based on the principles of Islam" and that "no law contrary to any principle of Islam can be applied". Non-Muslims are prohibited from becoming
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Sports in the Maldives are deeply ingrained in the culture of the island nation, with a diverse array of activities reflecting both traditional pastimes and modern sporting pursuits. Given its unique geography of scattered islands surrounded by the Indian Ocean, water sports naturally hold a
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Beginning in the 1950s, the political history in the Maldives was largely influenced by the British military presence on the islands. In 1954, the restoration of the sultanate perpetuated the rule of the past. Two years later, the United Kingdom obtained permission to reestablish its wartime
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Only near the southern end of this natural coral barricade do two open passages permit safe ship navigation from one side of the Indian Ocean to the other through the territorial waters of the Maldives. For administrative purposes, the Maldivian government organised these atolls into 21
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to which the Maldives has recently become party and was addressed in the Maldives' reservation in adhering to the Covenant claiming that "The application of the principles set out in Article 18 of the Covenant shall be without prejudice to the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives."
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health rights, the country achieves 99.7% of the expected fulfillment considering its income level. However, in terms of reproductive health rights, Maldives falls into the "very bad" category, as it fulfills only 18.2% of the expected achievement based on its available resources.
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The Maldivian government now offers 3 different scholarships to students that have completed their higher secondary education with results above a certain threshold, with ranks of the scholarship received depending on the merits achieved by students on their year 12 examinations.
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offer ideal conditions for enthusiasts to ride the waves throughout the years. Additionally, diving and snorkeling are immensely popular, allowing locals and tourists alike to explore the rich marine life that thrives in the crystal-clear waters surrounding the Maldives.
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sector which would play a significant role in the nation's development was at its infant stage. Agriculture and manufacturing continue to play lesser roles in the economy, constrained by the limited availability of cultivable land and the shortage of domestic labour.
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occurred, which were won by Nasheed in the second round. His administration faced many challenges, including the huge debt left by the previous government, the economic downturn following the 2004 tsunami, overspending by means of overprinting of local currency (the
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holds the record for the country with the lowest high point on earth: nowhere on any of the islands on Maldives does the natural ground level exceed 5.1m. Most of land mass, which totals roughly one-fifth of Greater London, is a great deal lower , averaging around
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Compared to the other areas of South Asia, the conversion of the Maldives to Islam happened relatively late. The Maldives remained a Buddhist kingdom for another 500 years. Arabic became the prime language of administration (instead of Persian and Urdu), and the
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are commonly accepted in tourist establishments like resorts, hotels, and souvenir shops due to the high number of visitors from USD-based countries. This practice streamlines transactions for both tourists and businesses, eliminating the necessity for currency
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According to legends, the first settlers of the Maldives were people known as Dheyvis. The first Kingdom of the Maldives was known as Dheeva Maari Kingdom. During the 3rd century BCE visit of emissaries, it was noted that the Maldives was known as Dheeva Mahal.
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which would make Maldives a 100% Muslim country in theory. But residents, tourists and guest workers are free to be of any religion and practise them in private. However, in 2020, studies found that 0.29% of the population is Christian (roughly split between
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stood at 46 years in 1978, and later rose to 72. Infant mortality has declined from 12.7% in 1977 to 1.2% today, and adult literacy reached 99%. Combined school enrolment reached the high 90s. The population was projected to have reached 317,280 in 2010.
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The Vocational Training Center, the Institute for Teacher Education and the School of Hotel and Catering Services were also established prior to the amalgamation of such post- secondary institutions to form the Maldives College of Higher Education in
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Economic decline followed the closure of the British airfield at Gan and the collapse of the market for dried fish, an important export. With support for his administration faltering, Nasir fled to Singapore in 1978, with millions of dollars from the
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as its capital. One year later the Suvadive republic was scrapped after Nasir sent gunboats from Malé with government police, and Abdullah Afeef went into exile. Meanwhile, in 1960 the Maldives allowed the United Kingdom to continue to use both the
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shaped. They are oriented according to the four cardinal points with the main gate facing east. Local historian Hassan Ahmed Maniku counted as many as 59 islands with Buddhist archaeological sites in a provisional list he published in 1990.
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In reference to Ibn Batuta's Moroccan theory of this figure, citation 8 of this text mentions, that other accounts identify Yusuf Al Barbari as East African or Persian. But as a fellow Maghribi, Ibn Battuta likely felt partial to the Moroccan
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The Maldives remained largely unknown to tourists until the early 1970s. Only 200 islands are home to its 382,751 inhabitants. The other islands are used entirely for economic purposes, of which tourism and agriculture are the most dominant.
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In the British period, the Sultan's powers were taken over by the Chief Minister, much to the chagrin of the British Governor-General who continued to deal with the ineffectual Sultan. Consequently, Britain encouraged the development of a
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On 15 November 1967, a vote was taken in parliament to decide whether the Maldives should continue as a constitutional monarchy or become a republic. Of the 44 members of parliament, 40 voted in favour of a republic. On 15 March 1968, a
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and the Hithadhoo facilities for thirty years, with the payment of £750,000 from 1960 to 1965 for the Maldives' economic development. The base was closed in 1976 as part of the larger British withdrawal of permanently-stationed forces
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income significantly higher than other SAARC nations. The Maldives was a member of the Commonwealth of Nations from July 1982 until withdrawing from the organisation in October 2016 in protest of allegations by other nations of its
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won the most votes, and was sworn in as the Maldives' new president in November 2018. Adeeb was freed by courts in Male in July 2019 after his conviction on charges of terrorism and corruption was overruled, but was placed under a
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Recent scientific studies suggest that the faunistic composition can vary greatly between neighbour atolls, especially in terms of benthic fauna. Differences in terms of fishing pressure (including poaching) could be the cause.
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regions he lived first and this prompted him to change sectors of business. The tomb of Sheik Barkhadle (Yusuf Al Kownayn) is in a ruined city called Dhogor, near Hargeisa, in the north of the Democratic Republic of Somalia.
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in the language and culture of the Maldives because of the conversion to Islam and its location as a crossroads in the central Indian Ocean. This was due to the long trading history between the far east and the middle east.
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forms on the reef edges. Mangroves thrive in brackish or muddy regions of the Maldives. The archipelago hosts fourteen species spanning ten genera, among which is the fern Acrostichum aureum, indigenous to these islands.
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were compromising islands' ability to adjust to rising sea levels and that island drowning is an inevitable outcome for islands with coastal structures like sea walls. Hideki Kanamaru, natural resources officer with the
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following a north–south gradient, but important differences between neighbouring atolls were also found (especially in terms of sea animals), which may be linked to differences in fishing pressure — including poaching.
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Malten, Thomas: Malediven und Lakkadiven. Materialien zur Bibliographie der Atolle im Indischen Ozean. Beiträge zur Südasien-Forschung Südasien-Institut Universität Heidelberg, Nr. 87. Franz Steiner Verlag. Wiesbaden,
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expatriate workers, an estimated 63,000 of whom are undocumented in the Maldives: 3,506 Chinese, 5,029 Nepalese, 15,670 Sri Lankans, 28,840 Indians, and (the largest group of foreigners working in the country) 112,588
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Second Republic was announced on 11 November 1968, Following the abolishing of the Sultanate, However the First Republic was established on 1 January 1953. The first republic was later abolished the following year in
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The Maldives National University is one of the country's institutions of higher education. In 1973, the Allied Health Services Training Centre (the forerunner of the Faculty of Health Sciences) was established by the
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The waters surrounding the Maldives boast an extensive array of marine life, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of corals and over 2,000 species of fish. From the dazzling hues of reef fish to the majestic presence of the
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and flew them over 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) to the Maldives. By the time Indian armed forces reached the Maldives, the mercenary forces has already left Malé on the hijacked ship MV Progress Light. The Indian
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English has now firmly established itself in the country. As such, the Maldives are quite similar to the countries in the Gulf region .... The nation is undergoing vast societal change, and English is part of this."
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weather patterns of the Maldives do not always conform to the monsoon patterns of South Asia. The annual rainfall averages 254 centimetres (100 in) in the north and 381 centimetres (150 in) in the south.
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in Maldives was 77 years in 2011. Infant mortality fell from 34 per 1,000 in 1990 to 15 in 2004. There is increasing disparity between health in the capital and on the other islands. There is also a problem of
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In the early 1970s and 1980s, the Maldives was one of the world's 20 poorest countries, with a population of 100,000. The economy at the time was largely dependent on fisheries and trading local goods such as
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sporting atmosphere of the Maldives. Moreover, futsal enjoys popularity, especially among younger generations, with numerous indoor facilities providing spaces for friendly matches and competitive leagues.
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Middle Eastern seafarers had just begun to take over the Indian Ocean trade routes in the 10th century and found the Maldives to be an important link in those routes as the first landfall for traders from
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The Vocational Training Center (VTC) was established on 14 October 1975 under the Department of Electricity to train a large number of workers required for the growing industrial and economic activities
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A series of coup attempts (in 1980, 1983, and 1988) by Nasir supporters and business interests tried to topple the government without success. While the first two attempts met with little success, the
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spurred development. However, Maumoon's rule was controversial, with some critics saying Maumoon was an autocrat who quelled dissent by limiting freedoms and practising political favouritism.
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and the collapse of the market for dried fish, an important export. With support for his administration faltering, Nasir fled to Singapore in 1978, with millions of dollars from the treasury.
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chronicle Mahavamsa mentions an island designated as Mahiladiva ("Island of Women", महिलादिभ) in Pali, likely arising from an erroneous translation of the Sanskrit term, signifying "garland".
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Some social stratification exists on the islands. It is not rigid, since rank is based on varied factors, including occupation, wealth, Islamic virtue, and family ties. Instead of a complex
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The Maldives have a range of different habitats including deep sea, shallow coast, and reef ecosystems, fringing mangroves, wetlands and dry land. There are 187 species of coral forming the
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As of 2010, fisheries contributed over 15% of the country's GDP and engaged about 30% of the country's workforce. Fisheries were also the second-largest foreign exchange earner after
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The republican constitution came into force in 1968 and was amended in 1970, 1972, and 1975. On 27 November 1997 it was replaced by another Constitution assented to by then-President
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In the surrounding seas, however, a more diverse array of reptilian life thrives. Maldivian beaches serve as nesting grounds for the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), the hawksbill
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than 80 per cent of the country's land is composed of coral islands which rise less than one metre above sea level. As a result, the Maldives are in danger of being submerged due to
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was established in 1968 with an elected People's Majlis. The ensuing decades have seen political instability, efforts at democratic reform, and environmental challenges posed by
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accounts for 28% of the GDP and more than 60% of the Maldives' foreign exchange receipts. Over 90% of government tax revenue comes from import duties and tourism-related taxes.
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rate peaked at 3.4% in 1985. At the 2006 census, the population had reached 298,968, although the census in 2000 showed that the population growth rate had declined to 1.9%.
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in February 2022, many of them sought refuge for their mega-yachts in the Maldives due to the absence of an extradition treaty with the United States and other countries.
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to the 18 domestic and international airports in the country. Scheduled ferries also operate from Malé to many of the atolls. The traditional Maldivian boat is called a
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substratum in the language, which also appears in place names, kinship terms, poetry, dance, and religious beliefs. The North Indian system was brought by the original
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abuses and failing democracy. The Maldives rejoined the Commonwealth on 1 February 2020 after showing evidence of functioning democratic processes and popular support.
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will be 59 centimetres (23 in) by 2100, which means that most of the republic's 200 inhabited islands may need to be abandoned. According to researchers from the
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The Maldives remained a British crown protectorate until 1953 when the sultanate was suspended and the First Republic was declared under the short-lived presidency of
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is the principal gateway to the Maldives; it is adjacent to the capital city Malé and is connected by a bridge. International travel is available on government-owned
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The ancient history of the Maldives is told in copperplates, ancient scripts carved on coral artefacts, traditions, language and different ethnicities of Maldivians.
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news was the first and longest–serving news paper in the History of the Maldives, which was registered on 28 December 1978, and dissolved in 2016. Article 28 of the
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and few island groups on isolated reefs, all of which have been divided into twenty-one administrative divisions (17 administrative atolls and cities of Malé, Addu,
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came into effect on 16 July 2015, replacing the 1968 law, the first modern, comprehensive penal code to incorporate the major tenets and principles of Islamic law.
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Comparative studies of Maldivian oral, linguistic, and cultural traditions confirm that the first settlers were people from the southern shores of the neighbouring
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orders, as can be seen in the history of the country such as the building of tombs. They were used until as recently as the 1980s for seeking the help of buried
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recent decades of intensive development, numerous natural environments crucial to indigenous species have suffered severe endangerment or outright destruction.
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1st September 1973 Allied Health Services Training Centre was established – Forerunner to the Faculty of Health Sciences established by the Ministry of Health
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ship, where officials took him into custody. Former president Abdulla Yameen was sentenced to five years in prison in November 2019 for money laundering. The
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The November 1988 coup d'état was headed by Ibrahim Lutfee, a businessman, and Sikka Ahmed Ismail Manik, the father of the former first lady of the Maldives
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said in 2012 that "If carbon emissions continue at the rate they are climbing today, my country will be under water in seven years." He has called for more
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which welcomed the first guests on 3 October 1972. The first accurate census was held in December 1977 and showed 142,832 people living in the Maldives.
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system, there was merely a distinction between noble (bēfulhu) and common people in the Maldives. Members of the social elite are concentrated in Malé.
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In 1988, Maldivian authorities claimed that sea rise would "completely cover this Indian Ocean nation of 1,196 small islands within the next 30 years."
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was later arrested together with 17 supporters for "public order offences" and the government instituted a broader crackdown against his accomplices. A
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The culture of the Maldives is influenced by the cultures of the people of different ethnicities who have settled on the islands throughout the times.
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Galaal, Musa (1980). "Les liens historiques entre la corne de l'Afrique et les îles du golfe Persique et de l'océan Indien par les voies de l'Islam".
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relations with India. In 2024, ex-President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom was freed from his 11-year conviction and the High Court ordered a new trial.
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began its first scheduled seaplane service in 2019. Its seaplane fleet is made up of DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft. In addition to the seaplane service,
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Political infighting during the 1970s between Nasir's faction and other political figures led to the 1975 arrest and exile of elected prime minister
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Traditional Maldivian sports also play a significant role in preserving cultural heritage and promoting physical activity. Bodu Beru, a rhythmic
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The requirement to adhere to a particular religion and prohibition of public worship following other religions is contrary to Article 18 of the
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representing a longstanding traditional resource. Within the limited freshwater habitats such as ponds and marshes, freshwater fish such as the
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Dhandahele, who fifteen years later drove the Portuguese out of the Maldives. This event is now commemorated as National Day which is known as
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is the Maldives' highest civilian honor that can be bestowed upon a person. It is awarded by the president, usually in an elaborate ceremony.
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The importance of the Arabs as traders in the Indian Ocean by the 12th century may partly explain why the last Buddhist king of the Maldives,
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are administered by the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the Maldives.
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accepted British influence over Maldivian external relations and defence while retaining home rule, which continued to be regulated by
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from the People's Majlis, it was alleged that he was conspiring with opposition political parties and planning riots. Vice-president
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was later declared ahead of a planned anti-government rally, and the People's Majlis (parliament) accelerated the removal of Adeeb.
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During the later part of Maumoon's rule, independent political movements emerged in the Maldives, which challenged the then-ruling
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The Maldive Islands were mentioned in ancient Sangam Tamil literature as "Munneer Pazhantheevam" or "Older Islands of Three Seas".
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No person shall be compelled to disclose the source of any information that is espoused, disseminated or published by that person.
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The number of resorts increased from 2 to 92 between 1972 and 2007. As of 2007, over 8,380,000 tourists had visited the Maldives.
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book to have been discovered in the Maldives to date. The book was written in 1194 CE (590 AH) in the Evēla form of the
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writes: "I must tell you that I have heard it said that the natives do not call it Maldiva but Nalediva. In the Malabar language,
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claims in their 2012 report on human rights practices in the country that the most significant problems are corruption, lack of
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organisms to whale sharks. Sponges have gained importance as five species have displayed anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties.
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Persian Origins: Early Judaeo-Persian and the Emergence of New Persian : Collected Papers of the Symposium, Göttingen 1999
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Old World Encounters Cross-Cultural Contacts and Exchanges in Pre-Modern Times (New York: Oxford University Press, 1993), 126
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has historically been the dominant economic activity, and remains the largest sector by far, followed by the rapidly growing
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of only 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in), making it the world's lowest-lying country. Some sources state the highest point,
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Vilgon, Lars: Maldive and Minicoy Islands Bibliography with the Laccadive Islands. Published by the author. Stockholm, 1994.
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programme in the 1980s, initiated by lifting import quotas and giving more opportunities to the private sector. At the time
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17th-century Portuguese drawing of the fortress of Maldives and the archipelago. In Antonio Bocarro book of fortress (1632)
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by a deputation from the nation of Divi. The name Divi is very similar to Dheyvi who were the first settlers of Maldives.
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Sufis, Sea Monsters, and Miraculous Circumcisions: Comparative Conversion Narratives and Popular Memories of Islamization
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The Maldives has been inhabited for over 2,500 years. Documented contact with the outside world began around 947 AD when
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declared the Maldives "Partly Free", claiming a reform process which had made headway in 2009 and 2010 had stalled. The
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products. Fishing remains the main occupation of the people and the government gives priority to the fisheries sector.
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P.E.P Deraniyagala in Senarat Paranavitana; Leelananda Prematilleka; Johanna Engelberta van Lohuizen-De Leeuw (1978).
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tourism. The president explained his intentions: "We do not want to leave the Maldives, but we also do not want to be
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island. So that in that language, the word signifies 'four islands', while we, corrupting the name, call it Maldiva."
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Each atoll is administered by an elected Atoll Council. The islands are administered by an elected Island Council.
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sites are often substandard. The bulk of the waste from Malé and nearby resorts in the Maldives are disposed of at
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has warned that, at current rates, sea-level rise would be high enough to make the Maldives uninhabitable by 2100.
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in 1974 was a major milestone in the development of the fisheries industry. A fish canning plant was installed on
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The growth of these electrified corals was five times faster than untreated corals. Scientist Azeez Hakim stated:
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upheld the jail sentence in January 2021. However, Supreme Court overturned Yameen's conviction in November 2021.
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as traders in the Indian Ocean, Islam reached the Maldivian Archipelago. The Maldives was soon consolidated as a
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In April 2024, President Mohamed Muizzu's pro-China People's National Congress (PNC) won 66 seats in the 2024
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The average high temperature is 31.5 degrees Celsius and the average low temperature is 26.4 degrees Celsius.
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and secured the airfield and restored the government rule at Malé within hours. The brief operation labelled
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after the state prosecutor appealed the order in a corruption and money laundering case. Adeeb escaped in a
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Most Endangered Island nations at highest risk for flooding due to climate change 3 Maldives (Indian Ocean)
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In addition to a name, every administrative division is identified by the Maldivian code letters, such as "
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escorted the tugboat to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and he was then "transferred" to a
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The monsoonal influence is greater in the north of the Maldives than in the south, more influenced by the
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words were introduced to the local vocabulary. This is the name currently inscribed on the scroll in the
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travelers began visiting the islands. In the 12th century, partly due to the importance of the Arabs and
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school of jurisprudence was introduced, both hinting at direct contact with the core of the Arab world.
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Considered European for cultural, political and historical reasons but is geographically in West Asia.
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Majlis serve five-year terms. The total number of members are determined by atoll populations. At the
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who seized the airport and caused Maumoon to flee from house to house until the intervention of 1,600
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The Maldive Islands, An account of the Physical Features, History, Inhabitants, Productions and Trade
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semi-sedentary peoples without a history of fully developed agrarian property and kinship relations.
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annulled it despite the positive assessment of international election observers. In the re-run vote
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Field observations of sea cucumbers in Ari Atoll, and comparison with two nearby atolls in Maldives
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The Maldives predominantly utilizes the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) as its official currency. However,
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are illegal in the Maldives, although tourist resorts typically operate as exceptions to this law.
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the executive powers vested under the president and strengthens the parliament. All state that the
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in Addu Atoll, the first settlers of the Maldives were people known as Dheyvis. They came from the
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flights directly to the resort island jetty for their guests. Several daily flights operate from
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this was seen as a cosmetic change and required few alterations in the structures of government.
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airfield in the southernmost Addu Atoll, employing hundreds of locals. In 1957, however, the new
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Buddhism probably spread to the Maldives in the 3rd century BCE at the time of Emperor
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and navigational aids were located at various strategic points. Moreover, the opening up of the
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were highly contested. Former president Nasheed won the most votes in the first round, but the
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The location of this Indian Ocean archipelago means that its avifauna is mainly restricted to
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that assisted in capturing the freighter MV Progress Light and rescued the hostages and crew.
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and monasteries, and all artefacts found to date display characteristic Buddhist iconography.
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In the Maldives, there are three main ways to travel between islands: by domestic flight, by
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estimates the number of Christians in Maldives as 1,400 or 0.4% of the country's population.
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In the mid-17th century, the Dutch, who had replaced the Portuguese as the dominant power in
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but played with a woven ball made from dried coconut palm leaves. "Fenei Bashi", a form of
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against tropical storms, floods and tsunamis. Seaweeds grow on the skeletons of dead coral.
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Pacific Islands Business Law Handbook Volume 1 Strategic Information, Regulations, Contact
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have been reported to occasionally reach the islands, taking residence in marshy regions.
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Pisapia, C.; Burn, D.; Yoosuf, R.; Najeeb, A.; Anderson, K. D.; Pratchett, M. S. (2016).
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Richard Bulliet - History of the World to 1500 CE (Session 22) - Tropical Africa and Asia
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citizens and anyone wishing to become a citizens are required by law to nominally follow
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Following a cabinet meeting, in June 2024, the government of the Maldives decided to ban
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palaces, nor did their religion require the construction of large temples or compounds.
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Human Development Report 2020 The Next Frontier: Human Development and the Anthropocene
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In 1998, sea-temperature warming of as much as 5 °C (9.0 °F) due to a single
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the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to "Maldives".
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Sultan of Land and Sea, Lord of the twelve-thousand islands and Sultan of the Maldives
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traveller interpreted the name of Malé, having been through Muslim North India, where
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For many centuries the Maldivian economy was entirely dependent on fishing and other
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Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-aligned and Other Developing Countries
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with international service to India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand.
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Island, adjacent to the capital Malé. The airport is served by flights to and from
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are seasonal. There are also birds that dwell in marshes and island bush, like the
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The British expelled the Dutch from Ceylon in 1796 and included the Maldives as a
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Somalis have a legend which claims Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari as a native of
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The Maldive Islanders: a study of the popular culture of an ancient ocean kingdom
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The Maldive Islanders, A Study of the Popular Culture of an Ancient Ocean Kingdom
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snake (Lycodon aulicus), and the brahminy blind snake (Ramphotyphlops braminus).
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pre-arrival, regardless of their country of origin, provided they have a valid
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Divehi Tārīkhah Au Alikameh. Divehi Bahāi Tārikhah Khidmaiykurā Qaumī Markazu
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letter used to identify the atoll. Natural atolls are labelled in light blue.
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agency in the 1970s, further enriches the aquatic diversity of the Maldives.
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ruled from its central location. The Maldivian Archipelago is located on the
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by land area. With a population of 515,132 in the 2022 census, it is the 2nd
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cowries were introduced into Africa by western nations during the period of
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These coral reefs are home to a variety of marine ecosystems that vary from
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states the Maldivian king was converted by Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari.
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Phillips, W.W.A. (1963). "The birds of the Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean".
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Fifth National Report of Maldives to the Convention on Biological Diversity
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The Adventures of Ibn Battuta: A Muslim Traveller of the Fourteenth Century
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These additional letters were added to the Thaana alphabet by adding dots (
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are found occasionally on the southern islands due to their rich habitats.
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Dhivehi Bahaai Thareekhah Khidhumaikuraa Qaumee Marukazu (1 August 1990).
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Akhbar al-Sin wa 'l-Hind (Notes on China and India), which dates from 851.
1208:), a generic name which would include not only the Maldives, but also the 20225: 18379: 18364: 17947: 17861: 17484: 17199: 17089: 16962: 16700: 16670: 16520: 15859: 15847: 15827: 15768: 15498: 15438: 15433: 15328: 15169: 14724: 14709: 14704: 14699: 14684: 14664: 14541: 14484: 14419: 14326: 14161: 14106: 14066: 13886: 13841: 13601: 12629: 12446: 8607: 6092: 5422: 5387: 5300: 5094: 4994: 4783: 4680: 4586: 4556: 4386: 4127: 4002: 3895: 3718: 3465: 3453: 3398: 3319: 3202: 3198: 3194: 3186: 3130: 3114: 3095: 2223: 2112: 2079: 2031: 1798: 1709: 1654: 1400:
in India. The time of their arrival is unknown but it was before Emperor
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The Maldive Islands; Monograph on the History, Archaeology and Epigraphy
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Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Maldives to the United Nations
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Since 1996, the Maldives has been the official progress monitor of the
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Member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
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seaplanes and to nearly all Maldivian domestic airports with several
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were used for centuries as a currency in Africa, and huge amounts of
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International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
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There are 209 registered Higher Education Institutes as of May 2022.
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standing giving them greater political influence on the world stage.
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by the beginning of the 1970s. The first resort in the Maldives was
2011:. After this, the sultanate continued for another three years under 1708:—widely used as a form of currency throughout Asia and parts of the 19946: 19883: 19820: 17891: 17434: 17326: 17279: 17234: 17149: 17134: 16915: 16745: 16680: 16635: 16620: 16570: 16565: 16550: 16540: 16530: 16160: 15886: 15741:
Spans the conventional boundary between Asia and another continent.
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Failing to Transition: Democratization under Stress in the Maldives
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Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations
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is head of state, head of government and Commander-in-Chief of the
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of the world's most dispersed countries. It lies between latitudes
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Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir signs independence agreement with the
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in the Maldives, which they administered from their main colony in
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of Sri Lanka. The first known script used to write Dhivehi is the
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Filitheyo island beach with tall palm trees and blue fresh lagoons
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A mechanised traditional inter-island dhoni stripped of its sails
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Human rights in the Maldives is a contentious issue. In its 2011
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Special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China
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addressing and combating these threats. Newspapers, Sun Online,
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holders from entering the country, as a response to the ongoing
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became elective. The formal title of the sultan up to 1965 was,
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Buchan, James (21 December 2002). Mackintosh-Smith, Tim (ed.).
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Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
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The development of tourism fostered the overall growth of the
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Again, in 2016, the coral reefs of the Maldives experienced a
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Haidar, Suhasini; Radhakrishnan, Hariprasad (3 August 2019).
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territory is approximately 89,999 square kilometers, behind
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that plied the Indian Ocean. Maldivian coir was exported to
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Maldives - Population". Library of Congress Country Studies
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and Avas serves one of the most well–known private newses.
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seafaring culture led to the settlement of the Islands by
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Brecehenmacher, Victor; Mendis, Nikhita (22 April 2015).
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Linking Destinies: Trade, Towns and Kin in Asian History
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The local name for Maldives by the Maldivian people in
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is derived from a mix of the old indigenous script of
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people, having traces of Middle Eastern, South Asian,
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guarantees freedom of the press and stipulates that;
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in the Maldives was established in 1558, by order of
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cultures survives in Maldivian society, with a clear
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Visitors to the Maldives do not need to apply for a
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involved a roughly 80-strong mercenary force of the
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Officially the Republic of China, participates as "
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The Perils of Rising Fundamentalism in the Maldives
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Voyages d'Ibn Battuta:Textes et documents retrouves
7171: 6790: 6788: 6016: 5517: 5514: 4389:, India. They share the same culture and speak the 1801:, depicting with detail the islands of the Maldives 1426:(362 CE) speaks of gifts sent to the Roman emperor 972:economy. The Maldives is a Dialogue Partner of the 12123:The Maldives: Islamic Republic, Tropical Autocracy 11717:. Commonwealth Health online. 2018. Archived from 10731: 10729: 10559:Digital Repository of Maldives National University 9169:. Ministry of Housing and Environment. p. 7. 9095: 5352:servers as the country's main media, owned by the 3941:is hard to know which is the correct name to use. 3231:, killing two-thirds of the nation's coral reefs. 1525:Siri Fennaadheettha Mahaa Radun (Dhinei Kalaminja) 1419:from the Solar Dynasty, were lost quite early on. 1144:Jan Hogendorn, Grossman Professor of Economics at 17543:OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Resolution 10/37 12521:Memoirs on the Inhabitants of the Maldive Islands 10991:"1.7 million tourists visit the Maldives in 2019" 10754:. Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd. p. 9. 10014:"International Religious Freedom Report for 2017" 9551:"Discovering the Maldives Underwater Marine Life" 9388: 9097:"Maldives island swamped by rising tide of waste" 8159:Muhsin, Mohamed Fathih Abdul (15 February 2021). 7461:"Maldives at Fifty: penning a chapter in history" 6983: 6293:"2016 Human Development Report Statistical Annex" 6046: 6044: 5768: 1704:sailing to Southeast Asia. Trade involved mainly 1342: 20303: 17726:South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation 12471:. Muhammadu Ibrahim Lutfee. G.Sōsanī. Malé 1999. 11984:"Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology" 11224:"An Untold Story - The Lost People of Giraavaru" 9347: 7207: 6785: 4752:by registered population as of December 31, 2018 3738:South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation 2942:'s 2007 report predicted the upper limit of the 2356:. The largest island of the Maldives is that of 1806: 1719:The other essential product of the Maldives was 1667:His venerated tomb now stands on the grounds of 947:South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation 19378:Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement 12514:Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society 11803:Rasheed, Aishath Hanaan Hussain (24 May 2021). 10726: 9819:"Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 1998" 8895: 8893: 6840:. India: Sri Satguru Publications. p. 22. 3533:, with extensive influence of the president as 3109:Among the many marine families represented are 2049:. Economic decline followed the closure of the 2015:, who declared himself King upon independence. 1920:moored in the lagoon at Addu Atoll, during WWII 1671:, across the street from the Friday Mosque, or 1175: 1168: 945:. The Maldives became a founding member of the 19404:Center for Human Rights and Cultural Diversity 17990:SAARC Consortium on Open and Distance Learning 12642:Official website of the Government of Maldives 11379:"Anti-Human Trafficking Action Plan 2020–2022" 9295:"Maldives Nurses Its Coral Reefs Back to Life" 8938:. Comedy Central. 2 April 2012. Archived from 7732: 7730: 7728: 7587: 7465:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office 7225:Relations historiques à travers l'océan Indien 6929: 6800:. Global Pro Info USA. June 2015. p. 69. 6041: 5360:. Maldives has been ranked one–hundred in the 4005:(Tavakkaashi) with neighbouring countries and 3615:President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih congratulates 2982:action while on the American television shows 1781:16th-century Portuguese illustration from the 1500:History of the Maldives § Buddhist period 1200: 1157: 1150: 1106: 1099: 1064: 1058: 1047: 1041: 19667: 19284: 19079: 18097: 18000:South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme 17710: 17033: 16473: 15796: 15293: 15153: 14808: 14619: 13304: 12783: 11894:. Nexus Strategic Partnerships. p. 209. 11507:. Office of International Religious Freedom. 11315:May, John F.; Riyaza, Fathimath (July 2017). 11308: 11287:Ministry of Planning and National Development 9640:Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 8571:"Climate refugees in Pacific flee rising sea" 8215: 6025:. National Geographic Society. Archived from 5597: 4731: 4122:Sign outside the Velana International Airport 1641:. This is also seen when Ibn Battuta visited 1569:History of the Maldives § Islamic Period 1189: 1182: 1071: 136: 38: 20367:Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations 19394:Centre for South-South Technical Cooperation 18111: 17563: 16988:South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 16983:Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 11254:Maldives: Population and Housing Census 2006 10678:Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 10586:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 10038: 9500: 9288: 9286: 9251: 8890: 8063: 7269: 6505: 6503: 4455:as well as various Western foreign workers. 3849:treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons 1966: 1867:traditional institutions in exchange for an 1380: 1301:In a conversational book published in 1563, 1271: 1240: 1166:, "Garland of Islands" can be translated as 105: 17518: 17009:Commonwealth Secretariat – Member Countries 12385:"Lost in translation: the story of Haveeru" 11472:The Oxford Handbook of Christianity in Asia 11193:"Maldives Population Projections 2014–2054" 10747: 10660: 10044: 8602: 8600: 8598: 7725: 7252:Ibn Batuta (1968). Monteil, Vincent (ed.). 6838:Colloquies on the Simple and Drugs of India 5843: 5841: 5839: 5837: 5645: 5643: 4217:offers direct flights to the Maldives from 3969:an international currency of the early ages 3884: 2927:Effects of climate change on island nations 2125:History of the Maldives § 21st century 1279: 1277:. The Dutch referred to the islands as the 1129: 1122: 984:industry. The Maldives rates "high" on the 872:ninth-smallest country in the world by area 20407:States and territories established in 1965 19674: 19660: 19291: 19277: 18104: 18090: 18005:Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature 17717: 17703: 17531:Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam 17040: 17026: 16480: 16466: 15803: 15789: 15300: 15286: 15160: 15146: 14815: 14801: 14626: 14612: 13311: 13297: 12790: 12776: 12740:Key Development Forecasts for the Maldives 12415:"Constitution of the Republic of Maldives" 10786:Hogendorn, Jan and Johnson Marion (1986). 8668:"World Weather Information Service – Malé" 7430:"The Sun never sets on the British Empire" 7251: 7045:. London: Picador. pp. 235–236, 320. 6995:"Where Did the Maldives People Come From?" 6602:"Altername Names for Republic of Maldives" 6576:Wilhelm Geiger, trans. Mrs. J. C. Willis, 6509:Hogendorn, Jan and Johnson Marion (1986). 5678: 5676: 4738: 4724: 3763:As a result of sanctions imposed upon the 3619:Speaker of the People's Majlis in May 2019 3471: 2906:NOAA (relative humidity and sun 1961–1990) 1680: 1370:in the country before the Islamic period. 177: 12581:, Nordic Institute of Asian Studies, 2012 11591: 11531:"National Profiles | World Religion" 11314: 10845:The Maldives National Journal of Research 10438: 9468: 9283: 9193: 9191: 8963:"Maldives leader in climate change stunt" 8827: 8764:"Where climate change threatens survival" 8064:Mallawarachi, Bharatha (8 October 2012). 8033:"Maldives president quits after protests" 7362: 7132: 7000:International Institute for Asian Studies 6541:Senarat Paranavitana Commemoration Volume 6500: 6417:Note on the Early History of the Maldives 5688:The Association of Religion Data Archives 5614:[diʋehiɾaːd͡ʒːeːged͡ʒumhuːɾijjaː] 5120:planes to domestic airports, principally 4708: 4269:incorporated into the school curriculum. 3881:, abuse, and unequal treatment of women. 3736:The Maldives is a founding member of the 2940:Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2370:Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 664: 20387:Republics in the Commonwealth of Nations 19298: 14823:Countries and territories bordering the 14636:administrative divisions of the Maldives 12756:Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 12519:Lieut. I.A. Young & W. Christopher, 12509:. Reprint 1958 edn. Malé, Maldives 1990. 12119: 11771: 11161:National Bureau of Statistics (Maldives) 10903:. The President's Office. Archived from 10628: 10475:. The President's Office. Archived from 10257:Bloom, Laura Begley (25 November 2019). 10051:. Harvard University Press. p. 34. 9636: 9292: 8874:. National Radio Project. 28 June 2011. 8595: 7868: 7803: 7801: 7799: 7797: 7795: 7276:. Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. p. 31. 7085: 7040: 6187:"Data for Upper middle income, Maldives" 5834: 5640: 5299: 5269: 5218: 5140:aircraft to operate domestic flights to 5069: 5061: 4611: 4434:The population doubled by 1978, and the 4425: 4297: 4234: 4117: 4065: 4042: 3954: 3894: 3891:Administrative divisions of the Maldives 3835: 3803: 3712: 3610: 3419: 3385:, and a diverse range of rays including 3074: 3066: 2379: 2310: 2294: 2199:called for Nasheed's immediate release. 2128: 1987: 1976: 1908: 1881: 1788: 1776: 1757: 1507: 1349:History of the Maldives § Early Age 1198:mention the "Hundred Thousand Islands" ( 19683:Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) 19440:Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence 11802: 11649: 11647: 11474:. Oxford University Press. p. 45. 11469: 11023:"ހަތުރުވެރިކަމުގެ ތަރައްޤީގެ 35 އަހަރު" 10122:. Edward Elgar Publishing. p. 33. 9582:"Crocs In Paradise! 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On the night of 3 November 1988, the 929:, with the Maldives becoming a British 502:298 km (115 sq mi) ( 20304: 18199:General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 18010:SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry 15810: 12189:from the original on 25 September 2020 12146: 11493: 11491: 11429:from the original on 13 September 2021 11221: 10182:"Maldives Penal Code - Law No. 9/2014" 10136:from the original on 15 September 2015 10090:Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Maldives) 9579: 9506: 9188: 8996: 8992: 8990: 8833: 8544: 8451: 8374: 8341: 8158: 8092: 7822:from the original on 18 September 2022 7738:"Sinking island nation seeks new home" 7556: 7498:from the original on 23 September 2023 7490:Hadi, Ahmedulla Abdul (26 July 2019). 7458: 7308: 7290:from the original on 15 September 2015 7222: 7212:. Hodder & Stoughton. p. 384. 7136:Ibn Battuta in the Maldives and Ceylon 6630: 6404: 6402: 6400: 6398: 6396: 6394: 6392: 6390: 6388: 6386: 6050: 5953: 5816:Maldives Population and Housing Census 5655:Maldives Mission to the United Nations 4620:The official and national language is 2084:National Security Services of Maldives 2082:. The attackers were defeated by then 1753: 537:1,728.63/km (4,477.1/sq mi) ( 19655: 19272: 18085: 18015:South Asian Federation of Accountants 17698: 17021: 16461: 15784: 15281: 15141: 14796: 14607: 13292: 13279: 12797: 12771: 11994:from the original on 24 February 2024 11961:from the original on 23 February 2024 11887: 11573:from the original on 11 November 2018 11536:Association of Religion Data Archives 11449:"Conversion of the Maldives to Islam" 11419:"Over 281,000 expats in the Maldives" 10939:from the original on 15 February 2012 10256: 9885:from the original on 11 December 2020 9703:from the original on 15 December 2023 9671:from the original on 28 November 2023 9561:from the original on 25 February 2024 9363:SPC Beche-de-mer Information Bulletin 9093: 8740:from the original on 15 November 2021 8674:from the original on 26 December 2018 8618:from the original on 13 December 2021 8583:from the original on 6 September 2015 8433:from the original on 24 November 2023 8389:from the original on 10 November 2023 8308: 7807: 7792: 7630:from the original on 21 February 2024 7525: 7427: 6947: 6755: 6491: 6302:from the original on 25 December 2018 6225:. Xinhua News Agency. 1 August 2022. 6069:from the original on 4 September 2013 5909: 5822:from the original on 1 September 2023 5612: 5583: 4679:is taught in schools and mosques, as 4401:and African genes in the population. 3985:. The cowry is now the symbol of the 3679:Universal Declaration of Human Rights 3005:which looked at the Maldives and the 2299:Maalhosmadulu Atoll seen from space. 1289: 20347:Island countries of the Indian Ocean 12395:from the original on 16 October 2023 11869:from the original on 14 January 2021 11644: 11632:from the original on 14 January 2021 11592:Meierkord, Christiane (March 2018). 11399:from the original on 14 January 2021 11329:from the original on 14 January 2021 11203:from the original on 14 January 2021 11170:from the original on 14 January 2021 11134:from the original on 20 October 2022 11102:from the original on 14 January 2021 11084: 11003:from the original on 14 January 2021 10684:from the original on 14 January 2021 10303:from the original on 14 January 2021 10271:from the original on 14 January 2021 10200:from the original on 14 January 2021 10162:from the original on 14 January 2021 10065:from the original on 14 January 2021 9994:from the original on 23 January 2022 9829:from the original on 24 August 2008. 9531:from the original on 6 December 2017 9488:from the original on 21 January 2022 9413:from the original on 10 October 2017 9376:from the original on 10 October 2017 9335:from the original on 14 January 2021 9271:from the original on 14 January 2021 9176:from the original on 4 November 2015 9110:from the original on 14 January 2021 9011:from the original on 14 January 2021 8960: 8912:from the original on 14 January 2021 8878:from the original on 14 January 2021 8848:from the original on 14 January 2021 8834:Ramesh, Randeep (10 November 2008). 8812:from the original on 9 February 2015 8776:from the original on 14 January 2021 8704:from the original on 10 October 2017 8660: 8648:from the original on 10 October 2017 8526:from the original on 11 January 2012 8342:Junayd, Mohamed (30 November 2021). 8323:from the original on 22 January 2021 8290:from the original on 14 January 2021 8257:from the original on 14 January 2021 8203:from the original on 14 January 2021 8191:"Maldives declares 30-day emergency" 8140:from the original on 14 January 2021 8126:Iyengar, Rishi (28 September 2015). 8045:from the original on 14 January 2021 8013:from the original on 14 January 2021 7983:from the original on 14 January 2021 7939:United Nations Development Programme 7909:United Nations Development Programme 7881:from the original on 10 October 2017 7780:from the original on 8 December 2022 7750:from the original on 6 December 2008 7588:Kachroo-Levine, Maya (25 May 2021). 7489: 7409:from the original on 14 January 2021 7331:from the original on 7 December 2017 7260: 7256:(in Arabic). 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In 943:climate change and rising sea levels 935:Independence from the United Kingdom 20382:Member states of the United Nations 18209:Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 17049:Organisation of Islamic Cooperation 15115:French Southern and Antarctic Lands 11659:Human Rights Measurement Initiative 11543:from the original on 14 August 2023 11488: 10835: 10714:from the original on 2 January 2010 10550:Saruna; President’s Office (2012). 9963: 9905:"Majlis 19: An overview in numbers" 9618:from the original on 16 August 2022 8987: 7383:from the original on 6 January 2017 7025: 6992: 6473:from the original on 29 August 2014 6383: 6241: 5966:from the original on 9 January 2024 5756:from the original on 13 August 2022 5750:Embassy of the Republic of Maldives 5598: 5565: 5294:The Maldives national football team 4652:and is written from right to left. 4224: 4109: 3843:soldiers during a training exercise 3758:Organisation of Islamic Cooperation 3056: 3001:In 2020, a three-year study at the 2173:first direct presidential elections 2152:on 26 December 2004, following the 1614:, Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari ( 1381: 1325: 1241: 1227:Medieval Muslim travellers such as 962:Organisation of Islamic Cooperation 137: 106: 39: 13: 20098:Commonwealth of Independent States 14584:The capitals of each atoll are in 12964:Baa Atoll UNESCO biosphere reserve 12902: 12618:Official tourist guide to Maldives 12461: 12275:from the original on 26 March 2023 12037:from the original on 28 April 2021 11230:from the original on 16 April 2024 10788:The Shell Money of the Slave Trade 10768:from the original on 12 April 2016 10648:from the original on 13 March 2024 10616:from the original on 6 August 2019 10568:from the original on 16 April 2024 10420:from the original on 18 April 2020 10156:"New penal code comes into effect" 9799:from the original on 26 March 2024 9769:from the original on 22 April 2024 9167:Convention on Biological Diversity 9075:from the original on 11 March 2023 9029: 8466:from the original on 22 March 2024 8452:Eguegu, Ovigwe (24 January 2024). 8375:Junayd, Mohamed (1 October 2023). 7912:. 20 December 2010. 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The Maldivian people are called 14: 20423: 20317:Archipelagoes of the Indian Ocean 19245:", and "Chinese Taipei" in short. 18219:Trade-Related Investment Measures 17475:Economic Cooperation Organization 16863:Heard Island and McDonald Islands 15120:Heard Island and McDonald Islands 12611: 12469:Divehiraajjege Jōgrafīge Vanavaru 12219:from the original on 1 March 2024 11932:from the original on 17 June 2022 11772:Bhuckory, Kamlesh (24 May 2021). 11511:from the original on 4 March 2024 11504:United States Department of State 11199:. National Bureau of Statistics. 11062:"Coral Stone Mosques of Maldives" 10736:Divehiraajjege Jōgrafīge Vanavaru 10673:United States Department of State 10453:from the original on 3 March 2022 10439:Oltermann, Peter (3 March 2022). 10019:United States Department of State 9945:from the original on 11 July 2021 9849:. 8 February 2018. 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National Bureau of Statistics. 5792:from the original on 29 July 2022 5446:Maldives Inland Revenue Authority 5047: 4302:Malé, the capital of the Maldives 3721:hosts Maldivian Foreign Minister 3709:Foreign relations of the Maldives 3016:Food and Agriculture Organization 2914: 2898:World Meteorological Organization 1562: 974:Shanghai Cooperation Organisation 20332:Former least developed countries 20197: 20184: 20171: 20158: 20145: 20132: 20103: 20069: 20056: 20043: 20030: 20017: 20004: 19991: 19978: 19965: 19952: 19939: 19926: 19913: 19900: 19876: 19852: 19839: 19826: 19813: 19800: 19787: 19774: 19761: 19748: 19735: 19251: 18541:Democratic Republic of the Congo 16706:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 15939: 15762: 15751: 15750: 15577: 15259: 15246: 15233: 15220: 15207: 15194: 15181: 14935: 14749: 13418: 13281:Articles related to the Maldives 12724: 12714: 12512:Christopher, William (1836–38). 12439: 12427:from the original on 6 June 2011 12407: 12377: 12353:"2024 World Press Freedom Index" 12345: 12333:from the original on 14 May 2024 12313: 12287: 12257: 12231: 12201: 12171: 12140: 12113: 12101:from the original on 2 July 2023 12083: 12071:from the original on 19 May 2024 12053: 12028:Ministry of Education (Maldives) 12009: 11976: 11943: 11908: 11881: 11851: 11829: 11817:from the original on 24 May 2021 11796: 11784:from the original on 24 May 2021 11765: 11733: 11707: 11695:from the original on 19 May 2022 11685:"Maldives - HRMI Rights Tracker" 11677: 11665:from the original on 19 May 2024 11585: 11555: 11523: 11463: 11441: 11411: 11371: 11341: 11272: 11242: 11215: 11146: 11114: 11054: 11015: 10983: 10951: 10919: 10889: 10877:from the original on 2 July 2019 10859: 10829: 10808: 10780: 10741: 10696: 10636:"Maldives: Freedom in the World" 10606:United Nations Treaty Collection 10594: 10543: 10521: 10509:from the original on 2 June 2024 10491: 10465: 10432: 10396: 10370: 10345: 10333:from the original on 17 May 2020 10315: 10283: 10250: 10212: 10174: 10148: 10109: 10077: 10006: 9976: 9957: 9927: 9915:from the original on 26 May 2019 9897: 9865: 9833: 9811: 9781: 9751: 9739:from the original on 12 May 2024 9715: 9683: 9651: 9630: 9600: 9588:from the original on 29 May 2016 9573: 9543: 9425: 9317: 9221: 9152: 9087: 9057: 9023: 8997:Taylor, Michael (10 June 2020). 8975:from the original on 1 July 2010 8961:Lang, Olivia (17 October 2009). 8954: 8924: 8860: 8788: 8756: 8736:. 26 September 1988. p. 6. 8716: 8686: 8630: 8563: 8538: 8508: 7869:Aldridge, Paul (24 March 2010). 7600:from the original on 26 May 2021 7363:Boomgaard, P. (1 January 2008). 7110:from the original on 16 May 2024 6633:"How did Maldives get its name?" 6199:from the original on 15 May 2024 6051:Henley, Jon (11 November 2008). 5954:Miller, Matthew (31 July 2023). 5620: 5510: 5415: 5401: 5058:List of airports in the Maldives 4829: 4819: 4792: 4782: 4231:Fishing industry in the Maldives 3642:Maldivian parliamentary election 3505: 3486: 3304: 3295: 3284: 3275: 3027:Environmental issues other than 2218:was removed from office after a 1422:A 4th-century notice written by 1291:[mɑlˈdivisəˈʔɛilɑndə(n)] 952:The Maldives is a member of the 815:, and historically known as the 689: 688: 663: 641: 640: 622: 621: 589: 588: 570: 569: 160: 85: 71: 17685:As the "Turkish Cypriot State". 16427:Indian Institutes of Technology 16409:Afghanistan–Pakistan skirmishes 16338:South Asian Football Federation 12365:from the original on 7 May 2022 11359:from the original on 2 May 2021 11349:"International Labour Day 2021" 11317:"Maldives' Population Dynamics" 10935:. Melbourne. 13 February 2012. 10552:"National Security Policy 2012" 9134:Environmental Protection Agency 9094:Evans, Judith (24 April 2015). 8612:Maldives Meteorological Service 8496:from the original on 2 May 2024 8478: 8445: 8401: 8368: 8335: 8302: 8269: 8237: 8183: 8171:from the original on 9 May 2024 8152: 8119: 8093:Naafiz, Ali (20 October 2015). 8086: 8057: 8025: 7995: 7923: 7893: 7862: 7834: 7808:Banka, Neha (3 November 2022). 7762: 7691: 7661: 7642: 7612: 7581: 7550: 7519: 7510: 7483: 7452: 7395: 7356: 7343: 7302: 7245: 7216: 7201: 7165: 7126: 7079: 7059: 7034: 7019: 6941: 6916: 6902: 6888: 6854: 6829: 6749: 6740: 6727: 6705:"Minicoy in English dictionary" 6697: 6684: 6655: 6624: 6594: 6570: 6485: 6455: 6353: 6314: 6285: 6211: 6179: 6147: 6115: 6085: 6010: 5978: 5947: 5694:from the original on 6 May 2024 5590: 5503: 5489: 5431:List of Maldives-related topics 4430:Life expectancy in the Maldives 4287: 4039:List of mosques in the Maldives 3854: 3800:Maldives National Defence Force 3658:Law enforcement in the Maldives 3031:include bad waste disposal and 2954:as a percentage of population. 2319:The Maldives consists of 1,192 2118: 1827:Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-A'uẓam 1376:Kitāb fi āthār Mīdhu al-qādimah 1320:language is "Dhivehi Raajje", ( 831:. The Maldives is southwest of 20397:Small Island Developing States 18916:St. Vincent and the Grenadines 17455:Moro National Liberation Front 16933:British Indian Ocean Territory 16842:Australian Antarctic Territory 15692:British Indian Ocean Territory 15110:Australian Antarctic Territory 14963:British Indian Ocean Territory 12065:Islamic University of Maldives 11891:The Commonwealth Yearbook 2005 11025:[35 years of tourism] 7557:Walker, James (26 July 2023). 7459:Davies, Laura (26 July 2015). 7208:Mackintosh-Smith, Tim (2010). 7139:. Asian Educational Services. 7097:Fairleigh Dickinson University 5804: 5738: 5706: 5605:Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa 5474:The total area, including its 5468: 5458: 5029:. Imported food is expensive. 4747:Largest localities in Maldives 4387:Union territory of Lakshadweep 3022: 2991:Late Show with David Letterman 2962:living in tents for decades". 2921:Climate change in the Maldives 1343:Ancient history and settlement 868:least populous country in Asia 372:Speaker of the People's Majlis 55:Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa 1: 18020:SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund 12562:People of the Maldive Islands 11353:National Bureau of Statistics 11289:. p. 273. Archived from 11222:Jaleel, Jana (20 July 2023). 10790:. African Studies Series 49, 10231:. 17 May 2016. Archived from 9659:"President Dr Mohamed Muizzu" 9580:Howard, Jake (8 March 2016). 9293:Wheatley, Alan (2 May 2004). 8751:years could be "catastrophic" 7311:"The Travels of Ibn Battutah" 7028:People of the Maldive Islands 6513:. African Studies Series 49, 5684:"Regional Profiles: Maldives" 5633: 3756:are also both members of the 3717:Former US Secretary of State 3602:Progressive Party of Maldives 2684:Average rainfall mm (inches) 2398:Köppen climate classification 2030:began to be developed on the 2003:of the British government by 1451:A strong underlying layer of 1018: 858:The Maldives is the smallest 749: 286: 127:"State of the Mahal Dibiyat" 12531:Maldivian Linguistic Studies 12241:. Sky Sports. Archived from 12209:"SNORKELING IN THE MALDIVES" 11988:Maldives National University 11955:Maldives National University 11066:UNESCO World Heritage Centre 10748:Lyon, James (October 2003). 10116:Davis, Thomas W. D. (2011). 10085:"Human Rights and Democracy" 9984:"Maldives 2008 Constitution" 9130:"Protected Areas - Maldives" 8545:Angelo, Megan (1 May 2009). 7428:Geary, Peter (17 May 1971). 7086:Honchell, Stephanie (2018), 6869:Maldives National University 6690:Apte, Vaman Shivram (1985). 6584:27 (Colombo: 1911), 149–52. 6578:Máldivian Linguistic Studies 5175: 5166:Velana International Airport 5154:Velana International Airport 5079:Velana International Airport 5066:Velana International Airport 4601: 4563:. He is also referred to as 4555:According to Arab traveller 4377:The largest ethnic group is 4294:Demographics of the Maldives 4281: 4139:Velana International Airport 3861:Human rights in the Maldives 3623:In April 2019 parliamentary 3551:People's Majlis (Parliament) 2307:can be seen in this picture. 2305:Southern Maalhosmadulu Atoll 2301:Northern Maalhosmadulu Atoll 2284: 1973:Independence of the Maldives 1002: 902:, as 5.1 metres or 17 feet. 753: 16:Island country in South Asia 7: 20312:1965 establishments in Asia 18214:Technical Barriers to Trade 17739:South Asian Free Trade Area 16927:British Antarctic Territory 16836:Ashmore and Cartier Islands 13320:Island-level constituencies 12729:Geographic data related to 12720:Wikimedia Atlas of Maldives 12671:Central Intelligence Agency 11322:Population Reference Bureau 11035:(in Divehi). Archived from 9507:Hingun, Handuvaree (2015). 8732:. No. 19348, Vol. 63. 7534:(in Divehi). 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Other immigrants include 4189:, as well as charters from 4103: 3987:Maldives Monetary Authority 3793: 3767:by the West in response to 3571:2024 parliamentary election 3260: 2754:Average precipitation days 2614:Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 2474:Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 2193:Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik 1813: 1375: 1272: 1252: 1234: 1201: 1183: 1169: 1151: 1123: 1107: 1065: 1048: 745: 462:• Republic proclaimed 151: 120: 53: 40:ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ 10: 20428: 18142:International Trade Centre 17995:SAARC Documentation Centre 16432:Inventions and discoveries 16404:Sino-Indian border dispute 16151:Human rights in South Asia 15937: 15696:British Overseas Territory 15309:Countries and dependencies 13413: 12889:2008 Multi-party democracy 12679:from UCB Libraries GovPubs 12579:Folk Tales of the Maldives 11386:Government of the Maldives 10792:Cambridge University Press 10738:. Muhammadu Ibrahim Lutfee 10190:University of Pennsylvania 10045:Ran Hirschl (5 May 2011). 9395:Ducarme, Frédéric (2016). 9354:Ducarme, Frédéric (2016). 9299:Global Coral Reef Alliance 9004:Thomson Reuters Foundation 8805:The New York Times Upfront 6867:Digital Repository of the 6515:Cambridge University Press 5354:government of the Maldives 5334: 5208: 5202: 5198: 5179: 5051: 5010: 4818: 4781: 4716: 4605: 4581:Since the adoption of the 4484: Christianity (0.29%) 4462: 4393:. They are principally an 4291: 4228: 4183:Kuala Lumpur International 4107: 4028: 4024: 3948: 3944: 3888: 3858: 3797: 3706: 3651: 3629:Maldivian Democratic Party 3575:People's National Congress 3541:. The president heads the 3475: 3264: 3060: 2924: 2918: 2903: 2895: 2424: 2375: 2288: 2274:People's National Congress 2169:Maldivian Democratic Party 2122: 1970: 1712:coast—and coir fibre. 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(2015). 10836:Shakoor, Athif Ibrahim. 10378:"The President's Office" 10048:Constitutional Theocracy 9404:South Pacific Commission 9229:"Sharks of the Maldives" 5881:"Gini Index coefficient" 5812:"Census Results Summary" 5585:[diʋehiɾaːd͡ʒːe] 5451: 5330: 5215:Folklore of the Maldives 5083:Island Aviation Services 5022:Life expectancy at birth 4465:Religion in the Maldives 4440:Life expectancy at birth 4408:population known as the 4271:Fish aggregating devices 4256:traditional fishing boat 4177:, and major airports in 4137:Most visitors arrive at 3935:Thiladhunmati Uthuruburi 3885:Administrative divisions 3664:Constitution of Maldives 3635:Order of Nishanizzuddeen 3586:Constitution of Maldives 3478:Politics of the Maldives 3346:wildlife of the Maldives 3267:Wildlife of the Maldives 2394:tropical monsoon climate 2354:administrative divisions 2146:Maldives were devastated 2013:Sir Muhammad Fareed Didi 1943:United Suvadive Republic 1504:Buddhism in the Maldives 1387:On the Ancient Ruins of 1079:("Necklace Islands") in 20357:Landforms of South Asia 18137:Dispute Settlement Body 18036:SAARC Secretary General 16853:Cocos (Keeling) Islands 16493:Commonwealth of Nations 16206:Archaeological cultures 15654:Cocos (Keeling) Islands 14983:Cocos (Keeling) Islands 12709:Encyclopædia Britannica 12704:2 December 2022 at the 12623:16 January 2020 at the 12592:14 January 2021 at the 12061:"Profile & History" 11888:Green, Richard (2005). 11470:Wilfred, Felix (2014). 10357:13 October 2016 at the 7655:14 January 2021 at the 7516:People's Majlis Archive 7434:gan.philliptsmall.me.uk 7101:University of Cape Town 6957:. Bradt Travel Guides. 6926:. Macquarie University. 6544:. Brill. pp. 52–. 5476:exclusive economic zone 5358:World Press Freedom Day 5205:Culture of the Maldives 5116:, which operates using 5106:Trans Maldivian Airways 4628:closely related to the 4414:Giraavaru (Kaafu Atoll) 4275:exclusive economic zone 4114:Visa policy of Maldives 4031:Tourism in the Maldives 3951:Economy of the Maldives 3815:Exclusive Economic Zone 3731:Indian Ocean Commission 3531:constitutional republic 3513:Hussain Mohamed Latheef 3472:Government and politics 3084:Plectorhinchus vittatus 2154:Indian Ocean earthquake 2051:British airfield at Gan 1893:constitutional monarchy 1861:Muhammad Mueenuddeen II 1829:, his two brothers and 1767:Constantino of Braganza 1624:Abd Aziz Al Mogadishawi 1515:Lōmāfānu is the oldest 1338:History of the Maldives 986:Human Development Index 958:Commonwealth of Nations 519:• 2022 census 363:Hussain Mohamed Latheef 18239:Information Technology 18234:Government Procurement 18168:Doha Development Round 18051:South Asian University 17415:Bosnia and Herzegovina 17285:Pakistan-OIC relations 16938:British Virgin Islands 16419:Science and technology 15712:Special administrative 15688:(Sovereign Base Areas) 12907: 12538:The Two Thousand Isles 12295:"Public Service Media" 11749:. 2010. 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(1999). 7041:Battutah, Ibn (2002). 6429:10.3406/arch.2005.3970 5719:The President's Office 5610:Dhivehi pronunciation: 5581:Dhivehi pronunciation: 5441:Maldives Sign Language 5378: 5308: 5286: 5283:2021 SAFF Championship 5230: 5075: 5067: 5013:Health in the Maldives 4709:Population by locality 4617: 4431: 4303: 4240: 4213:several times a week. 4123: 4079: 4048: 4035:Diving in the Maldives 3960: 3904: 3844: 3809: 3726: 3681:and Article 18 of the 3647: 3620: 3430: 3247: 3102:of fish, 5 species of 3091: 3072: 3003:University of Plymouth 2972: 2389: 2316: 2308: 2141: 1999: 1985: 1983:Sultan of the Maldives 1921: 1887: 1819:factory (trading post) 1807: 1802: 1786: 1774: 1528: 1523:, during the reign of 1373:According to the book 1280: 1112:) means "island", and 880:Chagos–Laccadive Ridge 626:$ 11.977 billion ( 574:$ 14.740 billion ( 20402:South Asian countries 19630:Sirimavo Bandaranaike 18546:Republic of the Congo 18370:Supachai Panitchpakdi 16911:Akrotiri and Dhekelia 16819:Dependent territories 16696:Saint Kitts and Nevis 16298:Religious persecution 16156:Religious nationalism 16016:European and Eurasian 15820:Countries and regions 15686:Akrotiri and Dhekelia 12906: 12751:International Futures 12577:Xavier Romero-Frias, 12301:. Ministry of Finance 12185:. 15 September 2020. 12149:"Reconsidering Talaq" 12024:Ministry of Education 11425:. 13 September 2021. 11122:"Flights to Maldives" 11092:"Entry into Maldives" 9988:constituteproject.org 9031:Gayoom, Maumoon Abdul 7626:. 27 September 2020. 7270:Paul, Ludwig (2003). 7072:12 April 2016 at the 6935:Xavier Romero-Frias, 6836:Orta, Garcia (2016). 5497:United States dollars 5484:110th largest country 5374: 5370:Maldives Constitution 5303: 5273: 5222: 5073: 5065: 4615: 4539:, such as ritualised 4429: 4301: 4238: 4121: 4110:§ Transportation 4069: 4046: 3958: 3898: 3839: 3807: 3716: 3614: 3423: 3237: 3078: 3070: 3061:Further information: 2967: 2383: 2314: 2298: 2259:Maldivian Coast Guard 2238:Ibrahim Mohamed Solih 2204:election in late 2013 2132: 1991: 1980: 1912: 1885: 1841:, the third month of 1792: 1780: 1761: 1681:introduction of Islam 1581:Sultanate of Maldives 1511: 1417:Kings of the Maldives 1294:), while the British 1267:Maldives state emblem 1037:may also derive from 1009:Names of the Maldives 939:presidential republic 896:highest natural point 884:terrestrial ecoregion 849:Ihavandhippolhu Atoll 843:stretches across the 434:Independence declared 329:presidential republic 233:and national language 20412:Western Indo-Pacific 20337:Former protectorates 20236:Eurasian Land Bridge 20077:United Arab Emirates 19300:Non-Aligned Movement 19031:United Arab Emirates 18061:SAARC Literary Award 17983:Specialised agencies 17537:OIC Resolution 10/11 17490:Non-Aligned Movement 17367:United Arab Emirates 16571:Eswatini (Swaziland) 16447:Traditional medicine 15554:United Arab Emirates 15082:United Arab Emirates 12688:29 July 2018 at the 12659:29 July 2022 at the 12647:12 June 2020 at the 12543:Hideyuki Takahashi, 12389:Maldives Independent 11865:. 18 November 2019. 11847:on 18 December 2013. 11260:on 19 September 2013 11096:Maldives Immigration 10704:"Atolls of Maldives" 10119:Human Rights in Asia 10097:on 21 September 2013 9723:"Maldives - History" 9305:on 21 September 2013 8798:(14 November 2011). 8734:Agence France-Presse 8576:The Washington Times 8421:. 18 November 2023. 8419:Press Trust of India 7774:The Maldives Journal 7746:. 11 November 2008. 7440:on 19 September 2013 7175:(23 November 2010). 6922:Kalpana Ram (1993). 6761:"The Seas of Sinbad" 6759:(July–August 2005). 6733:Battuta, Ibn (1929) 6671:University of Sydney 6663:"Maldives - Summary" 5254:prominent position. 5146:Dharavandhoo Airport 4666:Mohamed Thakurufaanu 4510: Others (0.74%) 4478: Islam (98.69%) 4307:Maldives population 3867:Freedom in the World 3063:Wildlife of Maldives 2996:Maumoon Abdul Gayoom 2931:The Island President 2234:In the 2018 election 2220:no confidence motion 2216:Mohamed Jameel Ahmed 2111:, also involved the 2057:Maumoon Abdul Gayoom 1857:British protectorate 1845:(Islamic) calendar. 1817:), or overseer of a 1793:18th-century map by 1424:Ammianus Marcellinus 1281:Maldivische Eilanden 966:Non-Aligned Movement 937:came in 1965, and a 813:Republic of Maldives 475:Current constitution 393:Ahmed Muthasim Adnan 378:Abdul Raheem Abdulla 214:4.17528°N 73.50889°E 32:Republic of Maldives 20284: /  19006:Trinidad and Tobago 18906:St. Kitts and Nevis 18416:Antigua and Barbuda 18350:Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala 18244:Marrakesh Agreement 17616:Arab–Islamic (2023) 17065:Hissein Brahim Taha 16761:Trinidad and Tobago 16511:Antigua and Barbuda 16378:South Asian studies 15904:South Asian regions 15589:States with limited 12761:6 June 2011 at the 12745:6 July 2012 at the 12635:30 May 2023 at the 12568:Xavier Romero-Frias 12501:Excerpta Maldiviana 12167:on 10 October 2017. 11841:Elite Diving Agency 11753:on 20 November 2018 11721:on 20 November 2018 11390:Ministry of Defence 11042:on 22 November 2009 11032:Ministry of Tourism 10996:Ministry of Tourism 10964:Ministry of Tourism 10897:"Inhabited islands" 10847:. 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Bombay. 12213:Snorkeling Report 12183:Stoked For Travel 12030:. February 2019. 11689:rightstracker.org 10761:978-1-74059-176-8 10367:, 13 October 2016 10129:978-1-84844-680-9 10058:978-0-674-05937-5 9911:. 11 April 2019. 9793:Facts and Details 9521:978-99915-59-11-7 9461:10.1038/srep34720 8579:. 19 April 2009. 8492:. 18 April 2024. 8165:The Times of Addu 8082:on 10 March 2016. 7673:Facts and Details 7538:on 11 August 2014 7283:978-3-447-04731-9 7234:978-92-3-201740-6 7030:. 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1714:Bengal Sultanate 1684:royal family of 1446:Giraavaru people 1444:, including the 1384: 1383: 1378: 1327: 1293: 1288: 1283: 1275: 1255: 1244: 1243: 1237: 1206: 1193: 1192: 1186: 1179: 1178: 1172: 1161: 1160: 1154: 1133: 1132: 1126: 1110: 1103: 1102: 1075: 1074: 1068: 1062: 1061: 1051: 1045: 1044: 1023: 1020: 900:Mount Villingili 851:in the north to 755: 751: 747: 732: 699: 698: 692: 691: 685: 674: 673: 667: 666: 660: 644: 643: 625: 624: 608: 592: 591: 573: 572: 556: 477: 466:11 November 1968 244:Common languages 234: 225: 224: 222: 221: 220: 215: 211: 208: 207: 206: 203: 188:and largest city 181: 171: 170: 156: 148: 140: 139: 125: 117: 109: 108: 89: 75: 58: 50: 42: 41: 28: 27: 20427: 20426: 20422: 20421: 20420: 20418: 20417: 20416: 20327:Former kingdoms 20302: 20301: 20292: 20290: 20286: 20283: 20278: 20275: 20273: 20271: 20270: 20268: 20263: 20262: 20257: 20209: 20198: 20196: 20185: 20183: 20172: 20170: 20159: 20157: 20146: 20144: 20133: 20131: 20120: 20104: 20102: 20081: 20070: 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6877: 6863:"Dhivehiraajje" 6859: 6855: 6848: 6834: 6830: 6817: 6815: 6808: 6794: 6793: 6786: 6776: 6774: 6754: 6750: 6745: 6741: 6732: 6728: 6718: 6716: 6703: 6702: 6698: 6689: 6685: 6675: 6673: 6661: 6660: 6656: 6646: 6644: 6629: 6625: 6615: 6613: 6600: 6599: 6595: 6575: 6571: 6561: 6559: 6552: 6536: 6532: 6508: 6501: 6490: 6486: 6476: 6474: 6469:. 30 May 2014. 6461: 6460: 6456: 6446: 6444: 6409: 6384: 6374: 6372: 6359: 6358: 6354: 6344: 6342: 6319: 6315: 6305: 6303: 6295: 6291: 6290: 6286: 6276: 6274: 6270: 6264: 6253: 6247: 6246: 6242: 6232: 6230: 6217: 6216: 6212: 6202: 6200: 6185: 6184: 6180: 6170: 6168: 6164: 6157: 6153: 6152: 6148: 6138: 6136: 6121: 6120: 6116: 6106: 6104: 6091: 6090: 6086: 6072: 6070: 6049: 6042: 6032: 6030: 6029:on 8 March 2010 6015: 6011: 6001: 5999: 5984: 5983: 5979: 5969: 5967: 5952: 5948: 5938: 5936: 5932: 5919: 5915: 5914: 5910: 5900: 5898: 5879: 5878: 5874: 5864: 5862: 5847: 5846: 5835: 5825: 5823: 5810: 5809: 5805: 5795: 5793: 5774: 5773: 5769: 5759: 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