MALDIVES
| Official Name | Republic of Maldives |
| National Name | Dhivehi Raa'je: Meaning the nation of the Maldivians ( Dhivehin) |
| Location | Southern Asia, group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India |
| Capital | Male |
| Currency | Maldivian rufiyaa |
| Major Cities | Male |
| Languages | Dhivehi |
| Religions | Islam (Sunni Muslim) |
| Neighboring Countries | |
| Population | 300,000 |
| Area | 116 sq. mi.; 300 sq. km |
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