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2141: 5202:. 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). 3725: 15952: 3623: 5282: 1921: 2167:. 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. 3518: 3087: 2000: 3297: 4805: 2323: 3816: 5556: 190: 1801: 19761: 4130: 3848: 5428: 3844:

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.

15590: 1989: 20082: 3948:(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. 3288: 4438: 3967: 2307: 19264: 4078: 1789: 3499: 5312: 4247: 5074: 2392: 1633:, 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 98: 20116: 20043: 4097:, 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. 3907: 676: 84: 15763: 20158: 19926: 19865: 19852: 19813: 19800: 12737: 14762: 12915: 20056: 5231: 3079: 1770: 5414: 4832: 15775: 19952: 19889: 19991: 19826: 15246: 15220: 20004: 19939: 19913: 19748: 20145: 15259: 13431: 20184: 20069: 19978: 3308: 4842: 3317: 14948: 20210: 20030: 20017: 19965: 15272: 15233: 4624: 20197: 20171: 19787: 15207: 3432: 19839: 12727: 4055: 19774: 15194: 701: 653: 634: 601: 582: 5082: 1894: 1699:. 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. 4795: 4310: 1520: 2411:, 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 4716:) 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. 3744:. 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. 3755:). 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 5869: 5028:

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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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

1600:, converted to Islam in the year 1153 (or 1193). Adopting the Muslim title of Sultan Muhammad al-Adil, he initiated a series of six Islamic dynasties that lasted until 1932 when the 20382: 19404: 10341: 12109: 11260: 8288: 3677:, "the judges are independent, and subject only to the Constitution and the law. When deciding matters on which the Constitution or the law is silent, judges must consider Islamic 19434: 10428: 8504: 6379: 173: 10365: 10095: 6349: 952:

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 the 6th–5th century BCE, the Maldives already had their kingdoms. The country has an established history of over 2,500 years according to historical evidence and legends.

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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

1863:, established hegemony over Maldivian affairs without involving themselves directly in local matters, which were governed according to centuries-old Islamic customs. 1444:

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,

1547:, early Maldive scripts, architecture, ruling institutions, customs, and manners of the Maldivians originated at the time when the Maldives were a Buddhist kingdom. 11519: 9418: 9381: 3704:

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,

1554:'s expansion and became the dominant religion of the people of the Maldives until the 12th century. The ancient Maldivian Kings promoted 20357: 18137: 18010: 11784: 10612: 10269: 9945: 9650: 9209: 9118: 8090: 657: 11581: 6229: 1917:. Conservatives in Malé ousted his government, and during a riot over food shortages, Didi was beaten by a mob and died on a nearby island. 20392: 17036: 16998: 16993: 16499: 15813: 15156: 10826: 10688: 10509: 9148: 7941: 5330:, often accompanies traditional sports events, adding to the festive ambiance. One such traditional sport is "Baibalaa", a game resembling 5123:, but these merged in 2013 under the name TMA. The seaplane fleet is entirely made up of DHC-6 Twin Otters. There is also another airline, 3885: 3859: 3724: 1686:, in Malé. Built in 1656, this is the oldest mosque in the Maldives. Following the Islamic concept that before Islam there was the time of 712: 13330: 12753: 11033: 10656: 10002: 4570:, the person responsible for this conversion was a Sunni Muslim visitor named Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari, sailing from what is today 3064:

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

3652: 1660:), a town in Somalia, he is also cited to have been responsible for spreading Islam in the Maldivian islands, establishing the 11725: 9799: 9569: 9536: 9181: 9019: 2182:(MDP) in 2003 and pressured Maumoon into allowing gradual political reforms. In 2008, a new constitution was approved and the 19460: 19359: 18025: 13314: 13025: 11546: 11467: 10770: 10138: 10067: 9530: 7362:

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

2195:) and social welfare benefits were given to those aged 65 years or older, single parents, and those with special needs. 2102: 1870:. The status of the Maldives as a British protectorate was officially recorded in an 1887 agreement in which the sultan 20108: 19348: 19343: 19338: 19333: 19294: 19164: 16211: 16126: 13240: 13114: 12712: 12142: 11869: 10243: 8811:"A sinking feeling: Why is the president of the tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru so concerned about climate change?" 5355: 5281: 5047:, with the highest number of infections per million people over the prior 7 and 14 days, according to data compiled by 4258:

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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Maldives - Country Review Report on the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action for LDCs

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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.

4288:(EEZ) of the Maldives for fisheries has further enhanced the growth of the fisheries sector. 3829: 3815: 3296: 2269: 2248: 1859:

In the mid-17th century, the Dutch, who had replaced the Portuguese as the dominant power in

1601: 1591: 1019: 925: 501: 339: 17028: 10760: 7924: 7881: 7859: 7631:"The Beginning of Maldives Tourism Industry – History of the First Resort, Kurumba Maldives" 7601:"How the Maldives Transformed From a Fishing Archipelago to a Tropical Hot Spot in 50 Years" 4579: 1793: 1683: 1661: 1131:) means "islanders" (i.e., Maldivians). In Tamil, "Garland of Islands" can be translated as 83: 20246: 20087: 19310: 19179: 19061: 18971: 18956: 18841: 18791: 18686: 18671: 18641: 18441: 18431: 18071: 18056: 17547: 17500: 17377: 16888: 16038: 15564: 15092: 14402: 14397: 14372: 14315: 14305: 14265: 14190: 14162: 13735: 12028:"Education Sector Analysis Maldives – 6.1 Quick Historical Development Of Higher Education" 11047: 9459: 9335: 9041: 8744: 8586: 8429: 6681: 6612: 6473: 5334:

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.

936:. From the mid-16th century, the region came under the increasing influence of European 20402: 19468: 19209: 19159: 19149: 19139: 19134: 19129: 19114: 19104: 19099: 19066: 19056: 19036: 19021: 18941: 18851: 18826: 18816: 18801: 18746: 18741: 18696: 18676: 18636: 18591: 18501: 18496: 18471: 18446: 18436: 18416: 18411: 17302: 16181: 16066: 15988: 15968: 15929: 15620: 14745: 14472: 13235: 13220: 13200: 13188: 13040: 12914: 12693: 12676: 11632: 10513: 9480: 8739: 8734: 8424: 8077:"Mohamed Nasheed, Former Maldives President, Arrested after Failing to Appear in Court" 8048: 7825: 6873: 6776: 6261:

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

3982:. From the 2nd century CE, the islands were known as the 'Money Isles' by the Arabs. 3851: 3833: 3828:(EEZ) and the maintenance of peace and security. The MNDF component branches are the 3775: 3436: 3339: 3326: 3201: 3169: 2970: 2861: 2813: 2368: 2144: 1988: 1914: 1910: 1849: 1773: 1583: 1463: 723: 19635: 11327: 10166: 8973: 7546: 6909:(in Divehi). Maldives: ދިވެހިތާރީޚަށް ޚިދުމަތްކުރާ ޤައުމީ މަރުކަޒު. 1998. p. 3. 4145:, proof of onward travel, and the money to be self-sufficient while in the country. 2115: 20261: 20256: 20251: 19574: 19424: 19410:

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

1675:. The first reference to an Iranian origin dates to an 18th-century Persian text. 1644:

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).

3239: 3217: 3165: 2986: 2175: 1257: 894: 124: 19263: 16243: 12741: 11080: 10487: 9701: 9444: 9269: 5724: 3408:, the seas teem with life. Notably, the Maldivian waters harbor the magnificent 2961:, the Maldives are the third most endangered island nation due to flooding from 20126: 19473: 19253: 18385: 18142: 18081: 17933: 17505: 16953: 16878: 16786: 16248: 16238: 16008: 15914: 14792: 14660: 14435: 13512: 13471: 13436: 13342: 12537: 12102:"A new scholarship scheme called Merit Scholarship is being launched this year" 10620: 9883: 8806: 8567: 8201: 7866: 5152: 5048: 4892: 4846: 4695: 4575: 4189: 4141:

pre-arrival, regardless of their country of origin, provided they have a valid

4077: 3966: 3931: 3733: 3569: 3504: 3425: 3413: 3287: 3161: 3039: 2995: 2962: 2954: 2376: 2306: 2288: 2222: 2005: 1957: 1887: 1805: 1788: 1483: 1404: 1399: 1313: 1301: 964: 461: 430: 358: 282: 11620: 10540:"Maldives to ban Israeli passport holders from entry in protest over Gaza war" 9171:"Fourth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity of Maldives" 8465:"What the China-Maldives-India Triangle Tells Us About 21st Century Balancing" 8139:"Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Escapes Unhurt After Explosion on His Boat" 7187: 6197: 20316: 20298: 20285: 19584: 17963: 17490: 17185: 16076: 15767: 15625: 13965: 13158: 12745: 12518:

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.

3189: 3185: 2261: 1945: 1845: 1716: 1629:) is traditionally cited for this conversion. According to the story told to 1306: 1269: 1156: 889:

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

798: 224: 211: 163: 17735: 12709: 12608:, International Relations and Security Network (ISN), Zürich, September 2013 10334:"Secretary-General statement on Maldives decision to leave the Commonwealth" 8355:"Maldives' ex-president Yameen walks free after graft conviction overturned" 8256:"Maldives revokes state of emergency amid global outcry and tourism worries" 6267:. United Nations Development Programme. 15 December 2020. pp. 343–346. 4246: 3992:

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.

1043: 20121: 20048: 19268: 18264: 18193: 18092: 17979: 17362: 17322: 17312: 17135: 16814: 16746: 16731: 16228: 16193: 15680: 15559: 15524: 15067: 14927: 14835: 14725: 14510: 14440: 14237: 14231: 14212: 13790: 11102: 10456: 10419: 10374: 9977:"'Absolute power': After pro-China Maldives leader's big win, what's next?" 9946:"PM Modi conferred with Maldives' highest honour, Order of Nishanizzuddeen" 9733: 9648:

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.

3460: 3193: 3181: 3173: 3098: 2331: 2111: 1971: 1758: 1657: 1630: 1273: 1206: 1007: 980: 941: 874: 839: 309: 12514:. Reprint Colombo 1922/35 edn. Asian Educational Services. New Delhi 1999. 11574:"Maldives Languages - Languages of Maldives - Language Spoken In Maldives" 11193: 7660: 6872:

Dhivehi Bahaai Thareekhah Khidhumaikuraa Qaumee Marukazu (1 August 1990).

6757:

Akhbar al-Sin wa 'l-Hind (Notes on China and India), which dates from 851.

1219:), a generic name which would include not only the Maldives, but also the 20236: 18390: 18375: 17958: 17872: 17495: 17210: 17100: 16973: 16711: 16681: 16531: 15870: 15858: 15838: 15779: 15509: 15449: 15444: 15339: 15180: 14735: 14720: 14715: 14710: 14695: 14675: 14552: 14495: 14430: 14337: 14172: 14117: 14077: 13897: 13852: 13612: 12640: 12457: 8618: 6103: 5433: 5398: 5311: 5105: 5005: 4794: 4691: 4597: 4567: 4397: 4138: 4013: 3906: 3729: 3476: 3464: 3409: 3330: 3213: 3209: 3205: 3197: 3141: 3125: 3106: 2234: 2123: 2090: 2042: 1809: 1720: 1665: 1411:

in India. The time of their arrival is unknown but it was before Emperor

1239: 1213: 937: 902: 893:, a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean; this also forms a 303: 278: 14833: 14644: 12505:

The Maldive Islands; Monograph on the History, Archaeology and Epigraphy

11665: 9053: 4216:, on the southern atoll of Addu, also serves an international flight to 20163: 19931: 19870: 19857: 19818: 19805: 19279: 17877: 17372: 17342: 17270: 17260: 17230: 17220: 17175: 17125: 17115: 16983: 16726: 16666: 16596: 16536: 16061: 15951: 15843: 15822: 15569: 15544: 15459: 15439: 15389: 15359: 15349: 15114: 15087: 14967: 14921: 14910: 14905: 14895: 14787: 14730: 14582: 14557: 14541: 14425: 14345: 14056: 13842: 13801: 13766: 13710: 13153: 8115: 7780: 7709: 6767: 6230:"Nepal, Maldives To Join Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.As Observer" 6202: 6108:

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

3760: 3401: 3334: 3221: 2148: 1848:(literally meaning "National" and "Day"). It is celebrated on 1st of 1653: 1479: 1224: 1174: 1149: 1036: 843: 12778: 10239:

International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association

9525:(Report). Maldives: Ministry of Environment and Energy. p. 24. 8913:"Endangered island nations call for global action on climate change" 5637:

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

2022:. After this, the sultanate continued for another three years under 1719:—widely used as a form of currency throughout Asia and parts of the 19957: 19894: 19831: 17902: 17445: 17337: 17290: 17245: 17160: 17145: 16926: 16756: 16691: 16646: 16631: 16581: 16576: 16561: 16551: 16541: 16171: 15897: 15752:

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

3595:. This Constitution came into force on 1 January 1998. The current 3541: 3421: 3417: 3133: 2356: 2335:

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

4427:, which was evacuated in 1968 due to heavy erosion of the island. 4058:

Filitheyo island beach with tall palm trees and blue fresh lagoons

20150: 20009: 19944: 19918: 19753: 17953: 17352: 17327: 17317: 17280: 17265: 17235: 17155: 17120: 17110: 17105: 16931: 16903: 16791: 16686: 16671: 16636: 16621: 16606: 16296: 16291: 15574: 15489: 15469: 15354: 15344: 15264: 15047: 14962: 14915: 14875: 14864: 14849: 14562: 14490: 14002: 13991: 13881: 13832: 13430: 12844: 12558:, The Round Table (London), No. 351, July 1999, pp. 433–444. 11366:. Ministry of Housing, Land & Urban Development. 2 May 2021. 10942: 9702:"Dr Mohamed Muizzu sworn in as the 8th President of the Maldives" 8392: 8359: 7205: 5393: 5266: 4928: 4571: 4559: 4393: 4250:

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,

5367:. The newspaper was formed on 3 May 2017, in the celebration of 4822: 4817: 4799: 4623: 4054: 3793:

holders from entering the country, as a response to the ongoing

3046:. Although the Maldives are kept relatively pristine and little 1604:

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.).

6073: 5490: 5081: 4687: 4664: 4660: 4582:, in Malé. Built in 1656, this is the country's oldest mosque. 4555: 4532: 4416: 4209: 4201: 4108: 3911: 3779: 3678: 3047: 1893: 1875: 1860: 1704: 1672: 1551: 1491: 1426:, the copper plates on which recorded the history of the first 1412: 933: 19254:

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

1741:, resistant to saltwater. It stitched together and rigged the 1519: 20215: 20103: 20035: 20022: 19970: 19779: 19766: 19598: 19588: 19578: 17943: 17928: 17897: 17887: 17398: 17382: 17332: 17307: 17275: 17240: 17170: 17165: 17130: 17058: 16766: 16721: 16676: 16656: 16626: 16616: 16601: 16591: 15892: 15853: 15738: 15579: 15539: 15514: 15494: 15429: 15404: 15394: 15379: 15277: 15199: 15097: 15062: 15002: 14932: 14890: 14859: 14140: 12628: 11695: 10979: 10484:"The Government decides to impose a ban on Israeli passports" 8879:"Climate Change Gridlock: Where Do We Go From Here? (Part 1)" 8388:"Maldives opposition candidate Muizzu wins presidential vote" 8287:

Haidar, Suhasini; Radhakrishnan, Hariprasad (3 August 2019).

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Landfalls: On the Edge of Islam from Zanzibar to the Alhambra

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On 24 May 2021, the Maldives had the world's fastest-growing

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was used for a long period. The present-day script is called

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script, which is found in the historical recording of kings (

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Maldivian National Security - And the Threats of Mercenaries

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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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National Adaptation Program of Action: Republic of Maldives

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and Avas serves one of the most well–known private newses.

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2023 and 106 in 2024. The country's first Daily newspaper,

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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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Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

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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

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Ministry of Housing and Environment. p. 7. 9106: 5363:servers as the country's main media, owned by the 3952:is hard to know which is the correct name to use. 3242:, killing two-thirds of the nation's coral reefs. 1536:Siri Fennaadheettha Mahaa Radun (Dhinei Kalaminja) 1430:from the Solar Dynasty, were lost quite early on. 1155:Jan Hogendorn, Grossman Professor of Economics at 17554:OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Resolution 10/37 12532:Memoirs on the Inhabitants of the Maldive Islands 11002:"1.7 million tourists visit the Maldives in 2019" 10765:. Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd. p. 9. 10025:"International Religious Freedom Report for 2017" 9562:"Discovering the Maldives Underwater Marine Life" 9399: 9108:"Maldives island swamped by rising tide of waste" 8170:Muhsin, Mohamed Fathih Abdul (15 February 2021). 7472:"Maldives at Fifty: penning a chapter in history" 6994: 6304:"2016 Human Development Report Statistical Annex" 6057: 6055: 5779: 1715:sailing to Southeast Asia. Trade involved mainly 1353: 20314: 17737:South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation 12482:. Muhammadu Ibrahim Lutfee. G.Sōsanī. Malé 1999. 11995:"Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology" 11235:"An Untold Story - The Lost People of Giraavaru" 9358: 7218: 6796: 4763:by registered population as of December 31, 2018 3749:South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation 2953:'s 2007 report predicted the upper limit of the 2367:. The largest island of the Maldives is that of 1817: 1730:The other essential product of the Maldives was 1678:His venerated tomb now stands on the grounds of 958:South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation 19389:Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement 12525:Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society 11814:Rasheed, Aishath Hanaan Hussain (24 May 2021). 10737: 9830:"Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 1998" 8906: 8904: 6851:. India: Sri Satguru Publications. p. 22. 3544:, with extensive influence of the president as 3120:Among the many marine families represented are 2060:. Economic decline followed the closure of the 2026:, who declared himself King upon independence. 1931:moored in the lagoon at Addu Atoll, during WWII 1682:, across the street from the Friday Mosque, or 1186: 1179: 956:. The Maldives became a founding member of the 19415:Center for Human Rights and Cultural Diversity 18001:SAARC Consortium on Open and Distance Learning 12653:Official website of the Government of Maldives 11390:"Anti-Human Trafficking Action Plan 2020–2022" 9306:"Maldives Nurses Its Coral Reefs Back to Life" 8949:. Comedy Central. 2 April 2012. Archived from 7743: 7741: 7739: 7598: 7476:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office 7236:Relations historiques à travers l'océan Indien 6940: 6811:. Global Pro Info USA. June 2015. p. 69. 6052: 5371:. Maldives has been ranked one–hundred in the 4016:(Tavakkaashi) with neighbouring countries and 3626:President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih congratulates 2993:action while on the American television shows 1792:16th-century Portuguese illustration from the 1511:History of the Maldives § Buddhist period 1211: 1168: 1161: 1117: 1110: 1075: 1069: 1058: 1052: 19678: 19295: 19090: 18108: 18011:South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme 17721: 17044: 16484: 15807: 15304: 15164: 14819: 14630: 13315: 12794: 11905:. Nexus Strategic Partnerships. p. 209. 11518:. Office of International Religious Freedom. 11326:May, John F.; Riyaza, Fathimath (July 2017). 11319: 11298:Ministry of Planning and National Development 9651:Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 8582:"Climate refugees in Pacific flee rising sea" 8226: 6036:. National Geographic Society. Archived from 5608: 4742: 4133:Sign outside the Velana International Airport 1652:. This is also seen when Ibn Battuta visited 1580:History of the Maldives § Islamic Period 1200: 1193: 1082: 147: 49: 20378:Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations 19405:Centre for South-South Technical Cooperation 18122: 17574: 16999:South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 16994:Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 11265:Maldives: Population and Housing Census 2006 10689:Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 10597:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 10049: 9511: 9299: 9297: 9262: 8901: 8074: 7280: 6516: 6514: 4466:as well as various Western foreign workers. 3860:treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons 1977: 1878:traditional institutions in exchange for an 1391: 1312:In a conversational book published in 1563, 1282: 1251: 1177:, "Garland of Islands" can be translated as 116: 17529: 17020:Commonwealth Secretariat – Member Countries 12396:"Lost in translation: the story of Haveeru" 11483:The Oxford Handbook of Christianity in Asia 11204:"Maldives Population Projections 2014–2054" 10758: 10671: 10055: 8613: 8611: 8609: 7736: 7263:Ibn Batuta (1968). Monteil, Vincent (ed.). 6849:Colloquies on the Simple and Drugs of India 5854: 5852: 5850: 5848: 5656: 5654: 4228:offers direct flights to the Maldives from 3980:an international currency of the early ages 3895: 2938:Effects of climate change on island nations 2136:History of the Maldives § 21st century 1290: 1288:. The Dutch referred to the islands as the 1140: 1133: 995:industry. The Maldives rates "high" on the 883:ninth-smallest country in the world by area 20418:States and territories established in 1965 19685: 19671: 19302: 19288: 18115: 18101: 18016:Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature 17728: 17714: 17542:Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam 17051: 17037: 16491: 16477: 15814: 15800: 15311: 15297: 15171: 15157: 14826: 14812: 14637: 14623: 13322: 13308: 12801: 12787: 12751:Key Development Forecasts for the Maldives 12426:"Constitution of the Republic of Maldives" 10797:Hogendorn, Jan and Johnson Marion (1986). 8679:"World Weather Information Service – Malé" 7441:"The Sun never sets on the British Empire" 7262: 7056:. London: Picador. pp. 235–236, 320. 7006:"Where Did the Maldives People Come From?" 6613:"Altername Names for Republic of Maldives" 6587:Wilhelm Geiger, trans. Mrs. J. C. Willis, 6520:Hogendorn, Jan and Johnson Marion (1986). 5689: 5687: 4749: 4735: 3774:As a result of sanctions imposed upon the 3630:Speaker of the People's Majlis in May 2019 3482: 2917:NOAA (relative humidity and sun 1961–1990) 1691: 1381:in the country before the Islamic period. 188: 12592:, Nordic Institute of Asian Studies, 2012 11602: 11542:"National Profiles | World Religion" 11325: 10856:The Maldives National Journal of Research 10449: 9479: 9294: 9204: 9202: 8974:"Maldives leader in climate change stunt" 8838: 8775:"Where climate change threatens survival" 8075:Mallawarachi, Bharatha (8 October 2012). 8044:"Maldives president quits after protests" 7373: 7143: 7011:International Institute for Asian Studies 6552:Senarat Paranavitana Commemoration Volume 6511: 6428:Note on the Early History of the Maldives 5699:The Association of Religion Data Archives 5625:[diʋehiɾaːd͡ʒːeːged͡ʒumhuːɾijjaː] 5131:planes to domestic airports, principally 4719: 4280:incorporated into the school curriculum. 3892:, abuse, and unequal treatment of women. 3747:The Maldives is a founding member of the 2951:Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2381:Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 675: 20398:Republics in the Commonwealth of Nations 19309: 14834:Countries and territories bordering the 14647:administrative divisions of the Maldives 12767:Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 12530:Lieut. I.A. Young & W. Christopher, 12520:. Reprint 1958 edn. Malé, Maldives 1990. 12130: 11782: 11172:National Bureau of Statistics (Maldives) 10914:. The President's Office. Archived from 10639: 10486:. The President's Office. Archived from 10268:Bloom, Laura Begley (25 November 2019). 10062:. Harvard University Press. p. 34. 9647: 9303: 8885:. National Radio Project. 28 June 2011. 8606: 7879: 7814: 7812: 7810: 7808: 7806: 7287:. Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. p. 31. 7096: 7051: 6198:"Data for Upper middle income, Maldives" 5845: 5651: 5310: 5280: 5229: 5151:aircraft to operate domestic flights to 5080: 5072: 4622: 4445:The population doubled by 1978, and the 4436: 4308: 4245: 4128: 4076: 4053: 3965: 3905: 3902:Administrative divisions of the Maldives 3846: 3814: 3723: 3621: 3430: 3396:, and a diverse range of rays including 3085: 3077: 2390: 2321: 2305: 2210:called for Nasheed's immediate release. 2139: 1998: 1987: 1919: 1892: 1799: 1787: 1768: 1518: 1360:History of the Maldives § Early Age 1209:mention the "Hundred Thousand Islands" ( 19694:Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) 19451:Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence 11813: 11660: 11658: 11485:. Oxford University Press. p. 45. 11480: 11034:"ހަތުރުވެރިކަމުގެ ތަރައްޤީގެ 35 އަހަރު" 10133:. Edward Elgar Publishing. p. 33. 9593:"Crocs In Paradise! (aka The Maldives)" 9405: 9364: 8805: 8136: 7882:"Maldives Skyscraper - Floating States" 7541:[Maldives Becomes a republic]. 7276: 7274: 6421: 6417: 5884: 5684: 5096:(branded as Maldivian), which operates 2208:UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention 2097:. On the night of 3 November 1988, the 940:, with the Maldives becoming a British 513:298 km (115 sq mi) ( 14: 20315: 18210:General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 18021:SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry 15821: 12200:from the original on 25 September 2020 12157: 11504: 11502: 11440:from the original on 13 September 2021 11232: 10193:"Maldives Penal Code - Law No. 9/2014" 10147:from the original on 15 September 2015 10101:Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Maldives) 9590: 9517: 9199: 9007: 9003: 9001: 8844: 8555: 8462: 8385: 8352: 8169: 8103: 7833:from the original on 18 September 2022 7749:"Sinking island nation seeks new home" 7567: 7509:from the original on 23 September 2023 7501:Hadi, Ahmedulla Abdul (26 July 2019). 7469: 7319: 7301:from the original on 15 September 2015 7233: 7223:. Hodder & Stoughton. p. 384. 7147:Ibn Battuta in the Maldives and Ceylon 6641: 6415: 6413: 6411: 6409: 6407: 6405: 6403: 6401: 6399: 6397: 6061: 5964: 5827:Maldives Population and Housing Census 5666:Maldives Mission to the United Nations 4631:The official and national language is 2095:National Security Services of Maldives 2093:. The attackers were defeated by then 1764: 548:1,728.63/km (4,477.1/sq mi) ( 19666: 19283: 18096: 18026:South Asian Federation of Accountants 17709: 17032: 16472: 15795: 15292: 15152: 14807: 14618: 13303: 13290: 12808: 12782: 12005:from the original on 24 February 2024 11972:from the original on 23 February 2024 11898: 11584:from the original on 11 November 2018 11547:Association of Religion Data Archives 11460:"Conversion of the Maldives to Islam" 11430:"Over 281,000 expats in the Maldives" 10950:from the original on 15 February 2012 10267: 9896:from the original on 11 December 2020 9714:from the original on 15 December 2023 9682:from the original on 28 November 2023 9572:from the original on 25 February 2024 9374:SPC Beche-de-mer Information Bulletin 9104: 8751:from the original on 15 November 2021 8685:from the original on 26 December 2018 8629:from the original on 13 December 2021 8594:from the original on 6 September 2015 8444:from the original on 24 November 2023 8400:from the original on 10 November 2023 8319: 7818: 7803: 7641:from the original on 21 February 2024 7536: 7438: 6958: 6766: 6502: 6313:from the original on 25 December 2018 6236:. 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The cowry is now the symbol of the 3690:Universal Declaration of Human Rights 3016:which looked at the Maldives and the 2310:Maalhosmadulu Atoll seen from space. 1300: 20358:Island countries of the Indian Ocean 12406:from the original on 16 October 2023 11880:from the original on 14 January 2021 11655: 11643:from the original on 14 January 2021 11603:Meierkord, Christiane (March 2018). 11410:from the original on 14 January 2021 11340:from the original on 14 January 2021 11214:from the original on 14 January 2021 11181:from the original on 14 January 2021 11145:from the original on 20 October 2022 11113:from the original on 14 January 2021 11095: 11014:from the original on 14 January 2021 10695:from the original on 14 January 2021 10314:from the original on 14 January 2021 10282:from the original on 14 January 2021 10211:from the original on 14 January 2021 10173:from the original on 14 January 2021 10076:from the original on 14 January 2021 10005:from the original on 23 January 2022 9840:from the original on 24 August 2008. 9542:from the original on 6 December 2017 9499:from the original on 21 January 2022 9424:from the original on 10 October 2017 9387:from the original on 10 October 2017 9346:from the original on 14 January 2021 9282:from the original on 14 January 2021 9187:from the original on 4 November 2015 9121:from the original on 14 January 2021 9022:from the original on 14 January 2021 8971: 8923:from the original on 14 January 2021 8889:from the original on 14 January 2021 8859:from the original on 14 January 2021 8845:Ramesh, Randeep (10 November 2008). 8823:from the original on 9 February 2015 8787:from the original on 14 January 2021 8715:from the original on 10 October 2017 8671: 8659:from the original on 10 October 2017 8537:from the original on 11 January 2012 8353:Junayd, Mohamed (30 November 2021). 8334:from the original on 22 January 2021 8301:from the original on 14 January 2021 8268:from the original on 14 January 2021 8214:from the original on 14 January 2021 8202:"Maldives declares 30-day emergency" 8151:from the original on 14 January 2021 8137:Iyengar, Rishi (28 September 2015). 8056:from the original on 14 January 2021 8024:from the original on 14 January 2021 7994:from the original on 14 January 2021 7950:United Nations Development Programme 7920:United Nations Development Programme 7892:from the original on 10 October 2017 7791:from the original on 8 December 2022 7761:from the original on 6 December 2008 7599:Kachroo-Levine, Maya (25 May 2021). 7500: 7420:from the original on 14 January 2021 7342:from the original on 7 December 2017 7271: 7267:(in Arabic). 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In 954:climate change and rising sea levels 946:Independence from the United Kingdom 20393:Member states of the United Nations 18220:Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 17060:Organisation of Islamic Cooperation 15126:French Southern and Antarctic Lands 11670:Human Rights Measurement Initiative 11554:from the original on 14 August 2023 11499: 10846: 10725:from the original on 2 January 2010 10561:Saruna; President’s Office (2012). 9974: 9916:"Majlis 19: An overview in numbers" 9629:from the original on 16 August 2022 8998: 7394:from the original on 6 January 2017 7036: 7003: 6484:from the original on 29 August 2014 6394: 6252: 5977:from the original on 9 January 2024 5767:from the original on 13 August 2022 5761:Embassy of the Republic of Maldives 5609: 5576: 5305:The Maldives national football team 4663:and is written from right to left. 4235: 4120: 3854:soldiers during a training exercise 3769:Organisation of Islamic Cooperation 3067: 3012:In 2020, a three-year study at the 2184:first direct presidential elections 2163:on 26 December 2004, following the 1625:, Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari ( 1392: 1336: 1252: 1238:Medieval Muslim travellers such as 973:Organisation of Islamic Cooperation 148: 117: 50: 24: 20109:Commonwealth of Independent States 14595:The capitals of each atoll are in 12975:Baa Atoll UNESCO biosphere reserve 12913: 12629:Official tourist guide to Maldives 12472: 12286:from the original on 26 March 2023 12048:from the original on 28 April 2021 11241:from the original on 16 April 2024 10799:The Shell Money of the Slave Trade 10779:from the original on 12 April 2016 10659:from the original on 13 March 2024 10627:from the original on 6 August 2019 10579:from the original on 16 April 2024 10431:from the original on 18 April 2020 10167:"New penal code comes into effect" 9810:from the original on 26 March 2024 9780:from the original on 22 April 2024 9178:Convention on Biological Diversity 9086:from the original on 11 March 2023 9040: 8477:from the original on 22 March 2024 8463:Eguegu, Ovigwe (24 January 2024). 8386:Junayd, Mohamed (1 October 2023). 7923:. 20 December 2010. 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The Maldivian people are called 25: 20434: 20328:Archipelagoes of the Indian Ocean 19256:", and "Chinese Taipei" in short. 18230:Trade-Related Investment Measures 17486:Economic Cooperation Organization 16874:Heard Island and McDonald Islands 15131:Heard Island and McDonald Islands 12622: 12480:Divehiraajjege Jōgrafīge Vanavaru 12230:from the original on 1 March 2024 11943:from the original on 17 June 2022 11783:Bhuckory, Kamlesh (24 May 2021). 11522:from the original on 4 March 2024 11515:United States Department of State 11210:. National Bureau of Statistics. 11073:"Coral Stone Mosques of Maldives" 10747:Divehiraajjege Jōgrafīge Vanavaru 10684:United States Department of State 10464:from the original on 3 March 2022 10450:Oltermann, Peter (3 March 2022). 10030:United States Department of State 9956:from the original on 11 July 2021 9860:. 8 February 2018. 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National Bureau of Statistics. 5803:from the original on 29 July 2022 5457:Maldives Inland Revenue Authority 5058: 4313:Malé, the capital of the Maldives 3732:hosts Maldivian Foreign Minister 3720:Foreign relations of the Maldives 3027:Food and Agriculture Organization 2925: 2909:World Meteorological Organization 1573: 985:Shanghai Cooperation Organisation 20343:Former least developed countries 20208: 20195: 20182: 20169: 20156: 20143: 20114: 20080: 20067: 20054: 20041: 20028: 20015: 20002: 19989: 19976: 19963: 19950: 19937: 19924: 19911: 19887: 19863: 19850: 19837: 19824: 19811: 19798: 19785: 19772: 19759: 19746: 19262: 18552:Democratic Republic of the Congo 16717:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 15950: 15773: 15762: 15761: 15588: 15270: 15257: 15244: 15231: 15218: 15205: 15192: 14946: 14760: 13429: 13292:Articles related to the Maldives 12735: 12725: 12523:Christopher, William (1836–38). 12450: 12438:from the original on 6 June 2011 12418: 12388: 12364:"2024 World Press Freedom Index" 12356: 12344:from the original on 14 May 2024 12324: 12298: 12268: 12242: 12212: 12182: 12151: 12124: 12112:from the original on 2 July 2023 12094: 12082:from the original on 19 May 2024 12064: 12039:Ministry of Education (Maldives) 12020: 11987: 11954: 11919: 11892: 11862: 11840: 11828:from the original on 24 May 2021 11807: 11795:from the original on 24 May 2021 11776: 11744: 11718: 11706:from the original on 19 May 2022 11696:"Maldives - HRMI Rights Tracker" 11688: 11676:from the original on 19 May 2024 11596: 11566: 11534: 11474: 11452: 11422: 11382: 11352: 11283: 11253: 11226: 11157: 11125: 11065: 11026: 10994: 10962: 10930: 10900: 10888:from the original on 2 July 2019 10870: 10840: 10819: 10791: 10752: 10707: 10647:"Maldives: Freedom in the World" 10617:United Nations Treaty Collection 10605: 10554: 10532: 10520:from the original on 2 June 2024 10502: 10476: 10443: 10407: 10381: 10356: 10344:from the original on 17 May 2020 10326: 10294: 10261: 10223: 10185: 10159: 10120: 10088: 10017: 9987: 9968: 9938: 9926:from the original on 26 May 2019 9908: 9876: 9844: 9822: 9792: 9762: 9750:from the original on 12 May 2024 9726: 9694: 9662: 9641: 9611: 9599:from the original on 29 May 2016 9584: 9554: 9436: 9328: 9232: 9163: 9098: 9068: 9034: 9008:Taylor, Michael (10 June 2020). 8986:from the original on 1 July 2010 8972:Lang, Olivia (17 October 2009). 8965: 8935: 8871: 8799: 8767: 8747:. 26 September 1988. p. 6. 8727: 8697: 8641: 8574: 8549: 8519: 7880:Aldridge, Paul (24 March 2010). 7611:from the original on 26 May 2021 7374:Boomgaard, P. (1 January 2008). 7121:from the original on 16 May 2024 6644:"How did Maldives get its name?" 6210:from the original on 15 May 2024 6062:Henley, Jon (11 November 2008). 5965:Miller, Matthew (31 July 2023). 5631: 5521: 5426: 5412: 5069:List of airports in the Maldives 4840: 4830: 4803: 4793: 4242:Fishing industry in the Maldives 3653:Maldivian parliamentary election 3516: 3497: 3315: 3306: 3295: 3286: 3038:Environmental issues other than 2229:was removed from office after a 1433:A 4th-century notice written by 1302:[mɑlˈdivisəˈʔɛilɑndə(n)] 963:The Maldives is a member of the 826:, and historically known as the 700: 699: 674: 652: 651: 633: 632: 600: 599: 581: 580: 171: 96: 82: 17696:As the "Turkish Cypriot State". 16438:Indian Institutes of Technology 16420:Afghanistan–Pakistan skirmishes 16349:South Asian Football Federation 12376:from the original on 7 May 2022 11370:from the original on 2 May 2021 11360:"International Labour Day 2021" 11328:"Maldives' Population Dynamics" 10946:. Melbourne. 13 February 2012. 10563:"National Security Policy 2012" 9145:Environmental Protection Agency 9105:Evans, Judith (24 April 2015). 8623:Maldives Meteorological Service 8507:from the original on 2 May 2024 8489: 8456: 8412: 8379: 8346: 8313: 8280: 8248: 8194: 8182:from the original on 9 May 2024 8163: 8130: 8104:Naafiz, Ali (20 October 2015). 8097: 8068: 8036: 8006: 7934: 7904: 7873: 7845: 7819:Banka, Neha (3 November 2022). 7773: 7702: 7672: 7653: 7623: 7592: 7561: 7530: 7521: 7494: 7463: 7406: 7367: 7354: 7313: 7256: 7227: 7212: 7176: 7137: 7090: 7070: 7045: 7030: 6952: 6927: 6913: 6899: 6865: 6840: 6760: 6751: 6738: 6716:"Minicoy in English dictionary" 6708: 6695: 6666: 6635: 6605: 6581: 6496: 6466: 6364: 6325: 6296: 6222: 6190: 6158: 6126: 6096: 6021: 5989: 5958: 5705:from the original on 6 May 2024 5601: 5514: 5500: 5442:List of Maldives-related topics 4441:Life expectancy in the Maldives 4298: 4050:List of mosques in the Maldives 3865: 3811:Maldives National Defence Force 3669:Law enforcement in the Maldives 3042:include bad waste disposal and 2965:as a percentage of population. 2330:The Maldives consists of 1,192 2129: 1838:Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-A'uẓam 1387:Kitāb fi āthār Mīdhu al-qādimah 1331:language is "Dhivehi Raajje", ( 842:. 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Imported food is expensive. 4758:Largest localities in Maldives 4398:Union territory of Lakshadweep 3033: 3002:Late Show with David Letterman 2973:living in tents for decades". 2932:Climate change in the Maldives 1354:Ancient history and settlement 879:least populous country in Asia 383:Speaker of the People's Majlis 66:Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa 13: 1: 18031:SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund 12573:People of the Maldive Islands 11364:National Bureau of Statistics 11300:. p. 273. Archived from 11233:Jaleel, Jana (20 July 2023). 10801:. African Studies Series 49, 10242:. 17 May 2016. Archived from 9670:"President Dr Mohamed Muizzu" 9591:Howard, Jake (8 March 2016). 9304:Wheatley, Alan (2 May 2004). 8762:years could be "catastrophic" 7322:"The Travels of Ibn Battutah" 7039:People of the Maldive Islands 6524:. African Studies Series 49, 5695:"Regional Profiles: Maldives" 5644: 3767:are also both members of the 3728:Former US Secretary of State 3613:Progressive Party of Maldives 2695:Average rainfall mm (inches) 2409:Köppen climate classification 2041:began to be developed on the 2014:of the British government by 1462:A strong underlying layer of 1029: 869:The Maldives is the smallest 760: 297: 138:"State of the Mahal Dibiyat" 12542:Maldivian Linguistic Studies 12252:. Sky Sports. Archived from 12220:"SNORKELING IN THE MALDIVES" 11999:Maldives National University 11966:Maldives National University 11077:UNESCO World Heritage Centre 10759:Lyon, James (October 2003). 10127:Davis, Thomas W. D. (2011). 10096:"Human Rights and Democracy" 9995:"Maldives 2008 Constitution" 9141:"Protected Areas - Maldives" 8556:Angelo, Megan (1 May 2009). 7439:Geary, Peter (17 May 1971). 7097:Honchell, Stephanie (2018), 6880:Maldives National University 6701:Apte, Vaman Shivram (1985). 6595:27 (Colombo: 1911), 149–52. 6589:Máldivian Linguistic Studies 5186: 5177:Velana International Airport 5165:Velana International Airport 5090:Velana International Airport 5077:Velana International Airport 4612: 4574:. He is also referred to as 4566:According to Arab traveller 4388:The largest ethnic group is 4305:Demographics of the Maldives 4292: 4150:Velana International Airport 3872:Human rights in the Maldives 3634:In April 2019 parliamentary 3562:People's Majlis (Parliament) 2318:can be seen in this picture. 2316:Southern Maalhosmadulu Atoll 2312:Northern Maalhosmadulu Atoll 2295: 1984:Independence of the Maldives 1013: 913:, as 5.1 metres or 17 feet. 764: 27:Island country in South Asia 7: 20323:1965 establishments in Asia 18225:Technical Barriers to Trade 17750:South Asian Free Trade Area 16938:British Antarctic Territory 16847:Ashmore and Cartier Islands 13331:Island-level constituencies 12740:Geographic data related to 12731:Wikimedia Atlas of Maldives 12682:Central Intelligence Agency 11333:Population Reference Bureau 11046:(in Divehi). Archived from 9518:Hingun, Handuvaree (2015). 8743:. No. 19348, Vol. 63. 7545:(in Divehi). 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Other immigrants include 4200:, as well as charters from 4114: 3998:Maldives Monetary Authority 3804: 3778:by the West in response to 3582:2024 parliamentary election 3271: 2765:Average precipitation days 2625:Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 2485:Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 2204:Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik 1824: 1386: 1283: 1263: 1245: 1212: 1194: 1180: 1162: 1134: 1118: 1076: 1059: 756: 473:• Republic proclaimed 162: 131: 64: 51:ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ 10: 20439: 18153:International Trade Centre 18006:SAARC Documentation Centre 16443:Inventions and discoveries 16415:Sino-Indian border dispute 16162:Human rights in South Asia 15948: 15707:British Overseas Territory 15320:Countries and dependencies 13424: 12900:2008 Multi-party democracy 12690:from UCB Libraries GovPubs 12590:Folk Tales of the Maldives 11397:Government of the Maldives 10803:Cambridge University Press 10749:. Muhammadu Ibrahim Lutfee 10201:University of Pennsylvania 10056:Ran Hirschl (5 May 2011). 9406:Ducarme, Frédéric (2016). 9365:Ducarme, Frédéric (2016). 9310:Global Coral Reef Alliance 9015:Thomson Reuters Foundation 8816:The New York Times Upfront 6878:Digital Repository of the 6526:Cambridge University Press 5365:government of the Maldives 5345: 5219: 5213: 5209: 5190: 5062: 5021: 4829: 4792: 4727: 4616: 4592:Since the adoption of the 4495: Christianity (0.29%) 4473: 4404:. They are principally an 4302: 4239: 4194:Kuala Lumpur International 4118: 4039: 4035: 3959: 3955: 3899: 3869: 3808: 3717: 3662: 3640:Maldivian Democratic Party 3586:People's National Congress 3552:. The president heads the 3486: 3275: 3071: 2935: 2929: 2914: 2906: 2435: 2386: 2299: 2285:People's National Congress 2180:Maldivian Democratic Party 2133: 1981: 1723:coast—and coir fibre. The 1627:Yusuf bin Ahmad al-Kawneyn 1608:which came with the style 1588:List of Maldivian monarchs 1577: 1508: 1357: 1346: 1342: 1017: 29: 20224: 20135: 20096: 19903: 19879: 19736: 19700: 19653: 19608: 19547: 19459: 19443: 19397: 19381: 19374: 19317: 19242: 18399: 18353: 18273: 18202: 18166: 18130: 18039: 17993: 17972: 17916: 17865: 17756: 17744: 17692: 17639: 17567: 17522: 17474: 17454: 17414: 17407: 17391: 17093: 17084: 17067: 17016: 16912: 16887: 16837: 16828: 16805: 16510: 16428: 16402: 16379: 16334: 16267: 16202: 16148: 16125: 16047: 15959: 15829: 15747: 15720: 15689: 15673: 15652: 15639: 15597: 15586: 15330: 15187: 15106: 14955: 14944: 14842: 14770: 14757: 14653: 14593: 14531: 14471: 14411: 14336: 14256: 14211: 14171: 14116: 14076: 14011: 13956: 13896: 13861: 13781: 13691: 13611: 13526: 13446: 13341: 13297: 13253: 13149: 13142: 13082: 13073: 12996: 12987: 12933: 12924: 12911: 12820: 12575:, Orient Black Swan, 2013 12369:Reporters Without Borders 12168:Brandeis University Press 12158:Marcus, Anothony (2012). 11621:10.1017/S0266078417000475 11208:statisticsmaldives.gov.mv 9336:"Coral Bleaching Updates" 8780:The Sydney Morning Herald 7402:– via Google Books. 6422:Mohamed, Naseema (2005). 5396:and its English edition, 5373:World Press Freedom Index 5259: 5193:Education in the Maldives 5065:Transport in the Maldives 5017: 4653:). 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J. (2015). 10847:Shakoor, Athif Ibrahim. 10389:"The President's Office" 10059:Constitutional Theocracy 9415:South Pacific Commission 9240:"Sharks of the Maldives" 5892:"Gini Index coefficient" 5823:"Census Results Summary" 5596:[diʋehiɾaːd͡ʒːe] 5462: 5341: 5226:Folklore of the Maldives 5094:Island Aviation Services 5033:Life expectancy at birth 4476:Religion in the Maldives 4451:Life expectancy at birth 4419:population known as the 4282:Fish aggregating devices 4267:traditional fishing boat 4188:, and major airports in 4148:Most visitors arrive at 3946:Thiladhunmati Uthuruburi 3896:Administrative divisions 3675:Constitution of Maldives 3646:Order of Nishanizzuddeen 3597:Constitution of Maldives 3489:Politics of the Maldives 3357:wildlife of the Maldives 3278:Wildlife of the Maldives 2405:tropical monsoon climate 2365:administrative divisions 2157:Maldives were devastated 2024:Sir Muhammad Fareed Didi 1954:United Suvadive Republic 1515:Buddhism in the Maldives 1398:On the Ancient Ruins of 1090:("Necklace Islands") in 20368:Landforms of South Asia 18148:Dispute Settlement Body 18047:SAARC Secretary General 16864:Cocos (Keeling) Islands 16504:Commonwealth of Nations 16217:Archaeological cultures 15665:Cocos (Keeling) Islands 14994:Cocos (Keeling) Islands 12720:Encyclopædia Britannica 12715:2 December 2022 at the 12634:16 January 2020 at the 12603:14 January 2021 at the 12072:"Profile & History" 11899:Green, Richard (2005). 11481:Wilfred, Felix (2014). 10368:13 October 2016 at the 7666:14 January 2021 at the 7527:People's Majlis Archive 7445:gan.philliptsmall.me.uk 7112:University of Cape Town 6968:. Bradt Travel Guides. 6937:. Macquarie University. 6555:. Brill. pp. 52–. 5487:exclusive economic zone 5369:World Press Freedom Day 5216:Culture of the Maldives 5127:, which operates using 5117:Trans Maldivian Airways 4639:closely related to the 4425:Giraavaru (Kaafu Atoll) 4286:exclusive economic zone 4125:Visa policy of Maldives 4042:Tourism in the Maldives 3962:Economy of the Maldives 3826:Exclusive Economic Zone 3742:Indian Ocean Commission 3542:constitutional republic 3524:Hussain Mohamed Latheef 3483:Government and politics 3095:Plectorhinchus vittatus 2165:Indian Ocean earthquake 2062:British airfield at Gan 1904:constitutional monarchy 1872:Muhammad Mueenuddeen II 1840:, his two brothers and 1778:Constantino of Braganza 1635:Abd Aziz Al Mogadishawi 1526:Lōmāfānu is the oldest 1349:History of the Maldives 997:Human Development Index 969:Commonwealth of Nations 530:• 2022 census 374:Hussain Mohamed Latheef 18250:Information Technology 18245:Government Procurement 18179:Doha Development Round 18062:South Asian University 17426:Bosnia and Herzegovina 17296:Pakistan-OIC relations 16949:British Virgin Islands 16430:Science and technology 15723:Special administrative 15699:(Sovereign Base Areas) 12918: 12549:The Two Thousand Isles 12306:"Public Service Media" 11760:. 2010. 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(1999). 7052:Battutah, Ibn (2002). 6440:10.3406/arch.2005.3970 5730:The President's Office 5621:Dhivehi pronunciation: 5592:Dhivehi pronunciation: 5452:Maldives Sign Language 5389: 5319: 5297: 5294:2021 SAFF Championship 5241: 5086: 5078: 5024:Health in the Maldives 4720:Population by locality 4628: 4442: 4314: 4251: 4224:several times a week. 4134: 4090: 4059: 4046:Diving in the Maldives 3971: 3915: 3855: 3820: 3737: 3692:and Article 18 of the 3658: 3631: 3441: 3258: 3113:of fish, 5 species of 3102: 3083: 3014:University of Plymouth 2983: 2400: 2327: 2319: 2152: 2010: 1996: 1994:Sultan of the Maldives 1932: 1898: 1830:factory (trading post) 1818: 1813: 1797: 1785: 1539: 1534:, during the reign of 1384:According to the book 1291: 1123:) means "island", and 891:Chagos–Laccadive Ridge 637:$ 11.977 billion ( 585:$ 14.740 billion ( 20413:South Asian countries 19641:Sirimavo Bandaranaike 18557:Republic of the Congo 18381:Supachai Panitchpakdi 16922:Akrotiri and Dhekelia 16830:Dependent territories 16707:Saint Kitts and Nevis 16309:Religious persecution 16167:Religious nationalism 16027:European and Eurasian 15831:Countries and regions 15697:Akrotiri and Dhekelia 12917: 12762:International Futures 12588:Xavier Romero-Frias, 12312:. Ministry of Finance 12196:. 15 September 2020. 12160:"Reconsidering Talaq" 12035:Ministry of Education 11436:. 13 September 2021. 11133:"Flights to Maldives" 11103:"Entry into Maldives" 9999:constituteproject.org 9042:Gayoom, Maumoon Abdul 7637:. 27 September 2020. 7281:Paul, Ludwig (2003). 7083:12 April 2016 at the 6946:Xavier Romero-Frias, 6847:Orta, Garcia (2016). 5508:United States dollars 5495:110th largest country 5385: 5381:Maldives Constitution 5314: 5284: 5233: 5084: 5076: 4626: 4550:, such as ritualised 4440: 4312: 4249: 4132: 4121:§ Transportation 4080: 4057: 3969: 3909: 3850: 3818: 3727: 3625: 3434: 3248: 3089: 3081: 3072:Further information: 2978: 2394: 2325: 2309: 2270:Maldivian Coast Guard 2249:Ibrahim Mohamed Solih 2215:election in late 2013 2143: 2002: 1991: 1923: 1896: 1852:, the third month of 1803: 1791: 1772: 1692:introduction of Islam 1592:Sultanate of Maldives 1522: 1428:Kings of the Maldives 1305:), while the British 1278:Maldives state emblem 1048:may also derive from 1020:Names of the Maldives 950:presidential republic 907:highest natural point 895:terrestrial ecoregion 860:Ihavandhippolhu Atoll 854:stretches across the 445:Independence declared 340:presidential republic 244:and national language 20423:Western Indo-Pacific 20348:Former protectorates 20247:Eurasian Land Bridge 20088:United Arab Emirates 19311:Non-Aligned Movement 19042:United Arab Emirates 18072:SAARC Literary Award 17994:Specialised agencies 17548:OIC Resolution 10/11 17501:Non-Aligned Movement 17378:United Arab Emirates 16582:Eswatini (Swaziland) 16458:Traditional medicine 15565:United Arab Emirates 15093:United Arab Emirates 12699:29 July 2018 at the 12670:29 July 2022 at the 12658:12 June 2020 at the 12554:Hideyuki Takahashi, 12400:Maldives Independent 11876:. 18 November 2019. 11858:on 18 December 2013. 11271:on 19 September 2013 11107:Maldives Immigration 10715:"Atolls of Maldives" 10130:Human Rights in Asia 10108:on 21 September 2013 9734:"Maldives - History" 9316:on 21 September 2013 8809:(14 November 2011). 8745:Agence France-Presse 8587:The Washington Times 8432:. 18 November 2023. 8430:Press Trust of India 7785:The Maldives Journal 7757:. 11 November 2008. 7451:on 19 September 2013 7186:(23 November 2010). 6933:Kalpana Ram (1993). 6772:"The Seas of Sinbad" 6770:(July–August 2005). 6744:Battuta, Ibn (1929) 6682:University of Sydney 6674:"Maldives - Summary" 5265:prominent position. 5157:Dharavandhoo Airport 4677:Mohamed Thakurufaanu 4521: Others (0.74%) 4489: Islam (98.69%) 4318:Maldives population 3878:Freedom in the World 3074:Wildlife of Maldives 3007:Maumoon Abdul Gayoom 2942:The Island President 2245:In the 2018 election 2231:no confidence motion 2227:Mohamed Jameel Ahmed 2122:, also involved the 2068:Maumoon Abdul Gayoom 1868:British protectorate 1856:(Islamic) calendar. 1828:), or overseer of a 1804:18th-century map by 1435:Ammianus Marcellinus 1292:Maldivische Eilanden 977:Non-Aligned Movement 948:came in 1965, and a 824:Republic of Maldives 486:Current constitution 404:Ahmed Muthasim Adnan 389:Abdul Raheem Abdulla 225:4.17528°N 73.50889°E 43:Republic of Maldives 18:Republic of Maldives 20295: / 19017:Trinidad and Tobago 18917:St. Kitts and Nevis 18427:Antigua and Barbuda 18361:Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala 18255:Marrakesh Agreement 17627:Arab–Islamic (2023) 17076:Hissein Brahim Taha 16772:Trinidad and Tobago 16522:Antigua and Barbuda 16389:South Asian studies 15915:South Asian regions 15600:States with limited 12772:6 June 2011 at the 12756:6 July 2012 at the 12646:30 May 2023 at the 12579:Xavier Romero-Frias 12512:Excerpta Maldiviana 12178:on 10 October 2017. 11852:Elite Diving Agency 11764:on 20 November 2018 11732:on 20 November 2018 11401:Ministry of Defence 11053:on 22 November 2009 11043:Ministry of Tourism 11007:Ministry of Tourism 10975:Ministry of Tourism 10908:"Inhabited islands" 10858:. 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The Maldives and 3576:and Members of the 3556:, and appoints the 3390:blacktip reef shark 3082:Maldives soft coral 2555:Daily mean °C (°F) 2424:equatorial currents 2403:The Maldives has a 2032:national referendum 1796:, depicting workers 1774:Portuguese presence 1765:Protectorate period 1453:Indian subcontinent 1242:called the islands 830:, is a country and 221: / 19595:Gamal Abdel Nasser 19469:Bandung Conference 19429:News Agencies Pool 18587:Dominican Republic 15823:South Asian topics 14258:Kolhumadulu (Thaa) 13115:Telecommunications 12965:Towns and villages 12919: 12677:The World Factbook 12641:President's Office 12256:on 10 January 2024 11874:Corporate Maldives 11237:. 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10953: 10951: 10936: 10935: 10931: 10921: 10919: 10918:on 10 June 2023 10906: 10905: 10901: 10891: 10889: 10876: 10875: 10871: 10861: 10859: 10851: 10845: 10841: 10829: 10825: 10824: 10820: 10796: 10792: 10782: 10780: 10773: 10757: 10753: 10745: 10738: 10728: 10726: 10713: 10712: 10708: 10698: 10696: 10677: 10676: 10672: 10662: 10660: 10645: 10644: 10640: 10630: 10628: 10623:. 7 July 2017. 10611: 10610: 10606: 10590: 10589: 10582: 10580: 10576: 10565: 10559: 10555: 10545: 10543: 10538: 10537: 10533: 10523: 10521: 10508: 10507: 10503: 10493: 10491: 10482: 10481: 10477: 10467: 10465: 10448: 10444: 10434: 10432: 10413: 10412: 10408: 10398: 10396: 10387: 10386: 10382: 10370:Wayback Machine 10361: 10357: 10347: 10345: 10332: 10331: 10327: 10317: 10315: 10307:The Independent 10300: 10299: 10295: 10285: 10283: 10266: 10262: 10252: 10250: 10246: 10233: 10229: 10228: 10224: 10214: 10212: 10208: 10195: 10191: 10190: 10186: 10176: 10174: 10165: 10164: 10160: 10150: 10148: 10141: 10125: 10121: 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9114:Financial Times 9103: 9099: 9089: 9087: 9074: 9073: 9069: 9059: 9057: 9056:on 13 June 2006 9039: 9035: 9025: 9023: 9006: 8999: 8989: 8987: 8970: 8966: 8956: 8954: 8941: 8940: 8936: 8926: 8924: 8917:The Guilfordian 8909: 8902: 8892: 8890: 8877: 8876: 8872: 8862: 8860: 8843: 8839: 8826: 8824: 8807:Stephen, Marcus 8804: 8800: 8790: 8788: 8773: 8772: 8768: 8754: 8752: 8733: 8732: 8728: 8718: 8716: 8703: 8702: 8698: 8688: 8686: 8677: 8676: 8672: 8662: 8660: 8647: 8646: 8642: 8632: 8630: 8617: 8616: 8607: 8597: 8595: 8580: 8579: 8575: 8554: 8550: 8540: 8538: 8525: 8524: 8520: 8510: 8508: 8495: 8494: 8490: 8480: 8478: 8461: 8457: 8447: 8445: 8418: 8417: 8413: 8403: 8401: 8384: 8380: 8370: 8368: 8351: 8347: 8337: 8335: 8318: 8314: 8304: 8302: 8285: 8281: 8271: 8269: 8254: 8253: 8249: 8238:People's Majlis 8232: 8231: 8227: 8217: 8215: 8200: 8199: 8195: 8185: 8183: 8168: 8164: 8154: 8152: 8135: 8131: 8121: 8119: 8102: 8098: 8073: 8069: 8059: 8057: 8042: 8041: 8037: 8027: 8025: 8020:. 7 June 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6888: 6874:"Dhivehiraajje" 6870: 6866: 6859: 6845: 6841: 6828: 6826: 6819: 6805: 6804: 6797: 6787: 6785: 6765: 6761: 6756: 6752: 6743: 6739: 6729: 6727: 6714: 6713: 6709: 6700: 6696: 6686: 6684: 6672: 6671: 6667: 6657: 6655: 6640: 6636: 6626: 6624: 6611: 6610: 6606: 6586: 6582: 6572: 6570: 6563: 6547: 6543: 6519: 6512: 6501: 6497: 6487: 6485: 6480:. 30 May 2014. 6472: 6471: 6467: 6457: 6455: 6420: 6395: 6385: 6383: 6370: 6369: 6365: 6355: 6353: 6330: 6326: 6316: 6314: 6306: 6302: 6301: 6297: 6287: 6285: 6281: 6275: 6264: 6258: 6257: 6253: 6243: 6241: 6228: 6227: 6223: 6213: 6211: 6196: 6195: 6191: 6181: 6179: 6175: 6168: 6164: 6163: 6159: 6149: 6147: 6132: 6131: 6127: 6117: 6115: 6102: 6101: 6097: 6083: 6081: 6060: 6053: 6043: 6041: 6040:on 8 March 2010 6026: 6022: 6012: 6010: 5995: 5994: 5990: 5980: 5978: 5963: 5959: 5949: 5947: 5943: 5930: 5926: 5925: 5921: 5911: 5909: 5890: 5889: 5885: 5875: 5873: 5858: 5857: 5846: 5836: 5834: 5821: 5820: 5816: 5806: 5804: 5785: 5784: 5780: 5770: 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