Geography
Maldives is in Southern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 3.25, 73; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Asia
Maldives
Maldives is a country in Southern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Malé
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Population
- 515.1 thousand
- Area
- 300 km²
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
- Official language
- Maldivian
- Calling code
- +960
- Internet TLD
- .mv
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
Maldives map preview: 3.25, 73.00
People and Culture
Maldives uses Maldivian in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Maldives varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Maldives is recorded with the official name Republic of the Maldives. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Malé
- Southern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Malé
- Time zone data: UTC+05:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Maldives is grouped under Asia.
- Maldives has a listed area of 300 km².
- Maldives is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Maldives
What is the capital of Maldives?
The capital of Maldives is Malé.
What continent is Maldives in?
Maldives is in Asia.
What currency does Maldives use?
Maldives uses the Maldivian rufiyaa.
What language is spoken in Maldives?
Maldivian is listed for Maldives in this database.