Maldives 🇲🇻 is a fascinating country located in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region. Officially known as Republic of the Maldives, it is home to roughly 527,799 people and covers an area of about 300 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Maldives — its capital Malé, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Maldives on the map
Geographically, Maldives belongs to Southern Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 300 km², which makes it the 215th largest country or territory on Earth.
Maldives has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Malé, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how maldivan life really works.
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Population and languages of Maldives
Around 527,799 people live in Maldives, making it the 174th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Maldives is called a Maldivan.
The main language spoken here is Maldivian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Maldives — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Maldives
The official currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR, symbol .Þƒ). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Maldives is +960. Websites from the country typically use the .mv internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Maldives are its flag, its capital Malé, and its approximate population of 527,799.
Fun facts about Maldives
- Maldives's flag emoji is 🇲🇻 — its two-letter country code is MV and its three-letter code is MDV.
- Maldives covers 300 km², ranking 215th in the world by area.
- With about 527,799 people, Maldives holds the 174th spot in the world population ranking.
- Maldives is a member state of the United Nations.
- Maldives is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Maldives — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Maldives?
- The capital of Maldives is Malé.
- What is the population of Maldives?
- Maldives has a population of approximately 527,799 people, ranking 174th in the world.
- Where is Maldives located?
- Maldives is located in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Maldives?
- The main language spoken in Maldives is Maldivian.
- What currency is used in Maldives?
- Maldives uses the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR).
