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Maldivian flag |
| Country |
Maldives |
| Capital |
Male |
| Location |
Southern Asia, group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India |
| Size |
300 sq km |
| Terrain |
flat, with white sandy beaches |
| Climate |
tropical; hot, humid; dry, northeast monsoon (November to March); rainy, southwest monsoon (June to August) |
| Languages |
Maldivian Dhivehi (dialect of Sinhala, script derived from Arabic), English spoken by most government officials |
| Nationality |
noun: Maldivian(s)
adjective: Maldivian |
| Religion |
Sunni Muslim |
| Currency |
rufiyaa (MVR) |
| Exports |
fish, clothing |
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