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Meedhoo in Addu Atoll chronicled this narrative in Arabic during the reign of Sultan
Ibrahim Iskandar I in the 17th century. His work, titled "Kitab Fi al-Athari Midu al-Qadimiyyah" ("On the Ancient Ruins of Meedhoo"), offers a remarkable consistency with established South Asian history, including references to Emperor Asoka, the legendary Indian ruler. Moreover, it corroborates aspects of information preserved in old Maldivian records and the loamaafaanu copperplates. The saga of the Maldive Islands' legacy is recounted through legends of yore, inscriptions on ancient copperplates, writings etched onto coral artifacts, and perpetuated through the language, customs, and ethnicity of its inhabitants.
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1276:. The formation of the United Suvadive Republic represented a pivotal moment in Maldivian history, reflecting simmering tensions and grievances within these atolls regarding governance and autonomy. However, this period of separation was relatively short-lived, as the republic was dissolved in 1963, resulting in its reintegration with the Maldives. The decision to dissolve the United Suvadive Republic and reunite with the Maldives was likely influenced by a variety of factors, including political, economic, and strategic considerations. This event left a lasting imprint on the collective memory of the
1438:. These Atoll Chiefs were responsible for overseeing the day-to-day affairs of their respective atolls, including law enforcement, dispute resolution, and tax collection. Underneath the Atoll Chiefs were Island Chiefs, who managed the individual islands within the atolls. They were tasked with maintaining order, collecting taxes, and implementing the Sultan's policies at the local level. The administrative structure was hierarchical, with authority flowing from the Sultan down to the Atoll Chiefs and Island Chiefs. This system remained largely unchanged throughout the monarchy, with
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the islands were governed by a succession of sultans, marking a significant period in
Maldivian history. The term "Maldives" itself likely originates from the Sanskrit word "Maladvipa," meaning "garland of islands." Over time, this term evolved through various linguistic influences, including Arabic and Persian, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the Maldives. The combination of "Sultanate" and "Maldives" encapsulates the island nation's rich history, blending indigenous traditions with influences from the wider Indian Ocean world.
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by the government in Malé, which they perceived as authoritarian. Addu Atoll residents feared losing the benefits and opportunities provided by the
British presence, known as the "ran zamaaan" or golden years. These included jobs and services that had been extended to the people of Addu Atoll. Consequently, there were aspirations among the Addu people to establish a new republic, independent from the central government, to safeguard their interests and autonomy.
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1707:. The oldest attested inscription bears a clear resemblance to South Indian epigraphical records of the sixth-eighth centuries, written in local subtypes of the Brahmi script. The letters on later inscriptions are clearly of the cursive type, strongly reminding of the medieval scripts used in Sri Lanka and South India such as
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1239:'s efforts to bolster its military presence in key regions, ensuring the defense of its interests and allies amidst the global conflict. This military installation not only contributed to Allied efforts during the war but also left a lasting legacy in the development and infrastructure of the Maldives.
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The etymology of the term "Sultanate of
Maldives" traces back to the historical and cultural roots of the Indian Ocean archipelago. The title "Sultan" denotes sovereignty and rulership, commonly associated with Islamic monarchies. In the case of the Maldives, the title was adopted during the era when
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opposed
Ibrahim Faamudheyri Kilegefaan's decision to lease Gan Island to the British for a century. However, due to health issues, Kilegefaan resigned as Prime Minister, paving the way for Nasir to assume the position. Nasir's ascent to power concerned the people of Addu Atoll, who felt marginalized
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The first ever Census in the
Maldives was conducted in the in 1911 while the first modern census was conducted in 1977 based to International Standards. In view of this experience and rapid changes in the population characteristics, the Government decided to conduct National Censuses every 5 years
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might have misinterpreted
Maldivian texts, potentially influenced by a bias or preference for the North African Maghrebi/Berber narrative surrounding this Shaykh. This theory suggests that Ibn Battuta may have overlooked or downplayed the alternative account of East African origins, which was also
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visitor Abu al Bar-akat converted the last
Buddhist monarch of the Maldives, King Dhovemi, to Islam. This would mark the beginning of the Sultanate. For the next four centuries, the Sultanate would experience an era of peace and prosperity as its important Indian Ocean location allowed it to trade
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with the inaugural census, marking the first-ever comprehensive attempt to quantify the population of the archipelago. This census, conducted in the early 20th century, provided valuable insights into the demographic composition of the
Maldives at the time. The recorded population stood at 72,237
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to draft the constitution of the
Maldives on 9 March 1931. The council completed and implemented the constitution on 22 December 1932. This constitution was the basis for the formation, of the first ever Majlis of the Maldives. The meetings of this Majlis were held in the “Hakura Ganduvaru”. The
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lay in its location, providing a strategic vantage point in the Indian Ocean region. RAF Gan played a pivotal role as a refueling and maintenance station for Allied aircraft, facilitating crucial air operations and supply routes in the theater of war. The establishment of RAF Gan underscored the
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In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Maldives was called Maldiva Islands in many English records, but by the beginning of the 20th century, Maldives or Maldive Islands had become the commonly used name. However, the official name of the Sultanate was the "Sultanate of Maldive Islands". The
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Much of the history of the Maldive Islands remains shrouded in mystery, yet insights gleaned from tales and available data suggest a habitation spanning over 2500 years, as recounted in ancient folklore from the southern atolls. Allama Ahmed Shihabuddine (known also as Allama Shihab al-Din) of
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from the subcontinent, but it is not clear. In Sri Lanka, there are similar legends, but it is improbable that the ancient Maldives royals and Buddhism came both from that island, because none of the Sri Lankan chronicles mentions the Maldives. It is unlikely that the ancient chronicles of
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expelled the Dutch from Ceylon and included the Maldives as a British protected area. The status of the Maldivan sultanate as a British protectorate was confirmed in an 1887 agreement. Like the Dutch, the British left the local customs of the Maldivians alone, allowing independent internal
1414:. Maldives was then ruled by a sultan and the advent of the new constitution was seen as a threat to the sultanate. Thus, mobs were instigated against the constitution and it was publicly torn up. Since then the constitution of the Maldives has been revised a number of times.
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In reference to Ibn Battuta's Moroccan theory of this figure, citation 8 of this text mentions, that other accounts identify Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari as East African or Persian. But as fellow Maghribi, Ibn Battuta likely felt partial to the Moroccan
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was forcefully imposed on the locals with the threat of execution. Hands of locals in Malé were cut off for refusing to renounce Islam, and in the end many perished and died in the subsequent years of genocide. In 1573, a popular revolt led by
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instead of every 10 years as in most other countries. The new series began in 1985, followed by censuses in 1990, 1995 and 2000. Due to Tsunami the next Census was carried out in 2006 and after 8 years, again in 2014.
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1344:, the capital city, served as the hub of political decision-making and governance. Advisors and ministers, typically drawn from influential noble families, assisted the Sultan in governing the realm.
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During c. 1100 – 1166, the Maldives was also referred to as Diva Kudha and the Laccadive archipelago which was a part of the Maldives was then referred to as Diva Kanbar by the scholar and polymath
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and his appointed officials. This system endured until the mid-20th century when the Maldives underwent significant political reforms, eventually transitioning to a modern democratic republic.
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administration of the islands. However, the British era was one in which the power and influence of the Sultan was progressively weakened; thus, the British encouraged the establishment of a
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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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origin as well, from slaves brought to the court by the Royal family and nobles from their Hajj journeys to Arabia in the past. There are islands like Feridhu and Maalhos in
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were organized under a centralized system of governance with power vested in the Sultan and his appointed officials. The country was divided into atolls, each governed by an
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1541:, a sea monster. Even though this report has been contested in later sources, it does explain some crucial aspects of Maldivian culture. For instance, historically
1185:, The Sultanate of the Maldive Islands gained independence from British colonial rule on July 26, 1965. The agreement was signed in the morning of July 26, 1965 at
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During the early 20th century, comprised a scattered archipelago of coral islands, each governed locally by appointed officials known as "atoll chiefs" or "atoll
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drove the Portuguese away from the islands and reestablished Maldivan sovereignty. The struggle against colonial rule left a lasting impression on the native
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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
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officially declared its name as the "Republic of Maldives." This pivotal announcement emanated from the Ministry of External Affairs in
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emerged, marking a significant rupture in the territorial integrity of the Maldives. This breakaway entity encompassed three atolls:
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was known as Dheeva Maari. During the 3rd century BCE visit of emissaries, it was noted that the Maldives was known as Dheeva Mahal.
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Muslim visitor named Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari. His venerated tomb now stands on the grounds of Medhu Ziyaaraiy, opposite the
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school of jurisprudence, used throughout most of North Africa, which was the official one in the Maldives until the 17th century.
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and was a formative moment in the realization of a Maldivan identity. The liberation of the Maldives is still celebrated as the
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Sufis, Sea Monsters, and Miraculous Circumcisions: Comparative Conversion Narratives and Popular Memories of Islamization
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individuals, offering a snapshot of the inhabitants residing across the scattered coral islands of the Maldivian atolls.
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Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir signs independence agreement with the British on the Westminster House, Colombo Sri Lanka.
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was held and resulted in the establishment of a presidential republic, putting an end to the 815-year-old Sultanate.
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heavily influenced various aspects of governance, including family law, criminal law, and commercial transactions.
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would have failed to mention the Maldives, if a branch of its kingdom had extended itself to the Maldive Islands.
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in the year 1153 (or 1193, for certain copper plate grants give a later date). The king thereupon adopted the
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as traders in the Indian Ocean by the 12th century may partly explain why the last Buddhist king of Maldives
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that lasted until 1932 when the sultanate became elective. The formal title of the Sultan up to 1965 was,
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Muhammad al-Adil. Six dynasties would rule over the Maldives until the Sultanate become elective in 1932.
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Considered European for cultural, political and historical reasons but is geographically in West Asia.
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2724:"Census Population by Sex and Sex - Ratio, and Inter-Censal Variation of Population, 1911 - 2014"
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arrived in the Maldives in 1507 and forced Sultan Kalu Muhammad to deliver an annual tribute of
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Pijpe, J.; Voogt, A.; Oven, M.; Henneman, P.; Gaag, K. J.; Kayser, M.; Knijff, P. (2013).
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held supreme authority, with power centralized in his hands. The Sultan's court, based in
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2407:"Fascinating History of How WWII Brought to the Maldives"
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serving to maintain centralized control and ensure the
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Articles related to the Sultanate of Maldive Islands
2356:. Maldives Independent. 26 July 2015. Archived from
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in 1796. Following an abortive attempt at forming a
2769:"Maldives Culture – Explore The Beauty of Maldives"
101:. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.
2576:Maniku, Ali, Hassan. Maldives: Society and History
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8317:Former British colonies and protectorates in Asia
2863:Ryavec, Karl E. (1995). "Maldives: Religion". In
2381:"Maldives at Fifty: penning a chapter in history"
1996:Ryavec, Karl E. (1995). "Maldives: Religion". In
1410:first president or the speaker of the Majlis was
874:On 21 January 1969, following its formation, the
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2673:"An Untold Story - The Lost People of Giraavaru"
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1446:'s authority was upheld across the archipelago.
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2316:Tan, Kevin; Hoque, Ridwanul (28 January 2021).
1214:, the British Empire strategically established
1066:would govern the Maldives from their colony of
2536:Hasan A. Maniku. Maldives: Society and History
2385:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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2279:Chen, Ying-Yu; Porsche-Ludwig, Markus (2021).
1010:shells, a popular currency, proved lucrative.
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1899:"Note on the Early History of the Maldives"
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1849:Note on the Early History of the Maldives
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2968:List of current sovereign monarchs
2873:(3rd ed.). Washington, D.C.:
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2354:"Timeline – Story of Independence"
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2006:(3rd ed.). Washington, D.C.:
1884:The Shell Money of the Slave Trade
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2564:"TIMELINE OF MALDIVES HISTORY"
2458:"President Afif didi's letter"
2438:(Video). Adhadhu. 27 July 2021
2379:Davies, Laura (26 July 2015).
2179:Cowrie Shells and Cowrie Money
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945:title and name (in Arabic) of
892:History of the Maldive Islands
110:"Sultanate of Maldive Islands"
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2671:Jaleel, Jana (20 July 2023).
2251:"Maldives profile - Timeline"
2176:Yang, Bin (7 December 2018).
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8302:Former British protectorates
2978:List of monarchy referendums
2795:Honchell, Stephanie (2018),
2148:Metz; Chapin, Helen (1995).
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1161:Independence of the Maldives
843:Names of the Maldive Islands
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4620:1968 republic referendum
4615:1953 monarchy referendum
4610:1952 republic referendum
3115:Self-proclaimed monarchy
2475:. Maldives royal family.
2460:. Maldives royal family.
2282:Handbook of Asian States
2182:. Taylor & Francis.
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1529:Religion in the Maldives
1492:population known as the
1484:Demographics of Maldives
1450:Demographics and culture
1440:administrative divisions
1428:administrative divisions
1407:Muhammad Shamsuddeen III
1347:The legal system of the
1262:United Suvadive Republic
1260:On January 1, 1959, the
1138:United Suvadive Republic
739:United Suvadive Republic
534:• 1954–1968 (last)
8332:Former British colonies
8262:Sultans of the Maldives
7962:Archaeological cultures
7410:Cocos (Keeling) Islands
6739:Cocos (Keeling) Islands
3383:Vatican City (Holy See)
2549:History of the Maldives
1585:closely related to the
1498:Giraavaru (Kaafu Atoll)
1222:, on Gan Island in the
1220:Royal Air Force station
1205:Abdul Sattar Moosa Didi
1097:constitutional monarchy
921:Lōmāfānu is the oldest
662:• 1960 census
600:First republic declared
458:constitutional monarchy
421:Official languages
8175:Science and technology
7468:Special administrative
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3665:Islands of Refreshment
3095:Legitimacy (political)
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2432:"Documentary: Sabbees"
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3476:Saint Kitts and Nevis
3065:Criticism of monarchy
3055:Abolition of monarchy
2120:10.1553/wzksxlviiis81
1803:PopulationPyramid.net
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908:Further information:
904:Introduction of Islam
860:first Kingdom of the
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827:successful referendum
626:Independence from the
574:Sultanate established
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8203:Traditional medicine
7310:United Arab Emirates
6838:United Arab Emirates
3308:United Arab Emirates
2911:Máldive Royal Family
2881:. pp. 267–269.
2014:. pp. 267–269.
1623:Mohamed Thakurufaanu
1305:Muhammad Fareed Didi
1244:Muhammad Fareed Didi
876:Republic of Maldives
772:that controlled the
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7345:States with limited
4504:Trinidad and Tobago
4391:Commonwealth realms
4276:United Baltic Duchy
3419:Antigua and Barbuda
3411:Commonwealth realms
3105:Order of succession
2879:Library of Congress
2546:Maloney, Clarence.
2473:"Suvadive republic"
2405:Kearney, Jonathan.
2257:. 24 September 2018
2012:Library of Congress
1820:Xavier Romero-Frias
1696:Dhives Akuru script
1632:is of Indo-Iranian
1583:Indo-Aryan language
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587:Portuguese expelled
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6003:Kolhumadulu (Thaa)
4860:Telecommunications
4710:Towns and villages
4664:
2865:Metz, Helen Chapin
2411:maldives traveller
1998:Metz, Helen Chapin
1958:10.1002/ajpa.22256
1843:Mohamed, Naseema.
1826:, Barcelona 1999,
1809:on 20 August 2016.
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1197:Dominion of Ceylon
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613:Sultanate restored
553:Hakuraa Gan'duvaru
188:possibly contains
8322:Former monarchies
8312:Associated states
8267:Former sultanates
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7687:General geography
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2077:Facts and Details
2048:cite encyclopedia
1886:. pp. 23–24.
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1082:The wreck of the
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4567:History
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4271:Tuscany
4226:Romania
4221:Prussia
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4166:Majorca
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4136:Iceland
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