| Country |
Maldives |
|
| Region |
Southern Asia |
| Area (sq km) |
300 |
| Area (sq mile) |
116 |
| Border |
(Islands) Arabian Sea, Laccadive Sea |
| Population |
369,334 |
| Nationality |
Maldivian(s) |
| Ethnic |
South Indians, Sinhalese, Arabs |
| Religion |
Sunni Muslim |
| Language |
Maldivian Dhivehi, English |
| Literacy |
96% |
| Government |
Republic |
| Capital |
Male |
| Leader |
President Mohamed Anni Nasheed (since November 11, 2008); Vice President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Maniku (since November 11, 2008) |
| Currency |
Rufiyaa (MVR) |
| Independence Day |
July 26, 1965 (from United Kingdom) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day (July 26, 1965) |
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