The people of the Maldives are sincerely friendly, their smiles are genuinely warm. The accelerating economic growth rate is driving the people to explore new horizons in development. Changes are happening, and the people are moving ahead in the world. However, the simple, self-sufficient and contented life style of the Maldivian islanders still remain as appealing as since when the first mariners began to settle down.
The current population of the country is 263,189. Over 50 percent of the country's population are youth, and 36 percent are students. 98 percent of the whole population are functionally literate.
A proud history and rich culture evolved from the time of the first settlers who were from various parts of the world travelling the sea in ancient times. |
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Name: Maldives |
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Area: 298 sq km |
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Capital City: Malé |
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Population: 301,000 |
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Language: Maldivian Divehi |
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Currency: Rufiyas |
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Time Zone: GMT+ 5 hours |
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Religion: Sunni Muslim |
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