Maldives

Summary of Maldives located in Asia.   Back to All Countries List


Offical Flag of Maldives
FIPS Code :   MV
ISO Code :   MV
ISO 3 Code :   MDV
Numeric ISO :   462
Continent :   Asia
Area in (Sq KM) :   300
DMS :   3° 12' 10.00" N, 73° 13' 14.45" E
Phone Code :   960
Currency :   Rufiyaa (MVR)
In Native :   ދިވެހި ރާއްޖެ

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a small island nation in South Asia, located in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) from the Asian continent. The chain of 26 atolls stretches from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south to the equator. Comprising a territory spanning roughly 298 square kilometres (115 sq mi), the Maldives is one of the world's most geographically dispersed sovereign states as well as the smallest Asian country by land area and population, with around 515,696 inhabitants. Malé is the capital and the most populated city, traditionally called the "King's Island" where the ancient royal dynasties ruled for its central location.

December 1 Qaumee Dhuvas: Celebrates the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in 1573
 
Capital :   Male
Neighbour Countries :   Maldives has no neighbour countries.
Languages :   Dhivehi,   English

Regions in Maldives

Alif Alif Atoll
Baa
Dhaalu
Faafu
Gaaf Alif
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Gnaviyani
Haa Alif
Haa Dhaalu Atoll
Kaafu
Laamu Atoll
Lhaviyani
Malé Capital
Meemu
Noonu
Raa
Seenu Atoll
Shaviyani
Thaa
Vaavu

Time zones in Maldives

Countries can have more than one time zone. Date time has been calculated using UTC.

Time Zone Id GMT Offset Current Date Time
Indian/Maldives 5 Friday, April 4, 2025 4:10:46 AM

Time Zone Name GMT Offset Current Date Time
West Asia Standard Time 5 Friday, April 4, 2025 4:10:46 AM

Largest Cities and Populated Areas of Maldives