Maldives
The Maldives is a country in Southern Asia, covering about 300 km² (116 sq mi). Its capital is Malé. It has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Malé
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Area
- 300 km²
- Language
- Maldivian
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa
- Calling code
- +960
- Internet domain
- .mv
Does the Maldives count as a country?
Yes. The Maldives is a member of the United Nations, so it's one of the 195 countries Tripfolio counts toward your "% of the world".
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