Maldives

Area: 300 km²

Population: 369 031 (2007)

Population density: 1230.1 pers./km²

Capital: Male

Government type: Presidential republic

Official language: Dhivehi

Ethnic groups: Maldivians 99%, other 1%

Religion: Sunni Muslim

Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)

Time zone: UTC+5

Administrative divisions: Maldives are divided into 7 provinces, which consist of 21 administrative atolls

Highest point: unnamed location on Wilingili island in the Addu Atoll 2.4 m

Largest cities: Male, Hithadhoo, Fuvamullah, Kulhudhuffushi, Villingili

Calling code: +960

Internet TLD: .mv