Maldives country guide

The Maldives country guide section provides information on Maldives government, economy, culture, history, geography, people and constitution etc…

Maldives Government

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Office of the President of Maldives

Government type: Republic Political capital:   Male’ Geographic coordinates: 4 10 N, 73 31 E Administrative divisions:   20 atolls (atholhu, singular and plural) and the capital city; Alifu Alif, Alif Dhaal, Baa, Dhaalu, Faafu, Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu [...]

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Maldives Economy

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Maldives economy

The Maldives is not blessed with many natural resources except for her beauty and the riches of the sea. In fact, 99% of its territory consists of water. Hence it is not surprising that tourism [...]

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Fishing industry

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Maldives fishing vessel

Traditionally fishery is the main occupation and major livelihood of the Maldivians. It is also the second largest industry in the Maldives. The main methods of fishing are pole and line for skipjack tuna. Surface [...]

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Tourism industry of the Maldives

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Maldives tourism industry

The spectacular beauty of these coral islands made the Maldives one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. People had visited these islands to trade with the inhabitants and by chance when their [...]

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Construction industry of the Maldives

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Maldives construction sector

Maldives has experienced a booming construction sector in the last decade. The capital Male’ is testimony to this factor as high rising buildings are common across the capital. The capital Male’ enjoys high rent for [...]

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History of Maldives

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Children of Maldives

The origin of the first settlers of the Maldives still remains a mystery. The historians date early settlers back to 5th century BC with the Aryan immigrants coming from the neighbouring countries India and Sri [...]

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Portuguese and British connection

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Maldives- an island nation in Indian Ocean

The abundance of cowry shells, coir rope and ambergris in Maldives attracted Portuguese interest in the country during the 16th century. Consequently the Portuguese launched attacks against Maldives. Their attempts were in vain until a [...]

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Constitutional governance

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President Mohamed Nasheed

A written constitution did not exist in Maldives till 1932 and the customs and traditions along with Islamic Shariah formed the Law. The sultans usually consulted a group of advisors or bodun who included his [...]

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The British and Addu

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President Ibrahim Nasir

During the Second World War, British built a military base in Gan of Addu Atoll and Kelaa of Thiladhunmathi Atoll. They evacuated the bases soon after the war. However, British interest in the Maldives revived [...]

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Maldives as a Republic

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Gayoom- second president of second Republic

In 1953 the Maldives changed from a monarchy to a Republic. Mr Mohammed Amin Didi was the first President of the Republic of Maldives who was a popular politician who had won a referendum held [...]

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Maldives Culture

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Maldives traditions

The Maldivian culture is rich with flavours from most of the seafarers who set foot on its soil. Traditional dances and music may not be an everyday event but there are occasions where traditional music [...]

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