About Maldives

The Maldives is a tropical nation in the Indian Ocean composed of 26 ring-shaped atolls, which are made up of more than 1,000 coral islands. It’s known for its beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs. The capital, Malé, has a busy fish market, restaurants and shops on the main road, Majeedhee Magu, and 17th-century Hukuru Miskiy (also known as Friday Mosque) made of carved white coral.

• Capital: Malé
• Area: 297.8 km²
• Continent: Asia
• Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa
• Fertility rate: 2.09 births per woman (2016) World Bank