Maldives, The Maldives

Wonders of Asia, The Maldives

• ​Islands in the sun: no other country in the world fits this description as well as this group of 2,000 small islands and 20 coral atolls in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka known today as the republic of Maldives. 
• ​A whale shark makes its way through one of the most magnificent marine animal preserves in the world. White sand beaches, crystal clear water, and sunshine make the Maldives a tourist paradise. 

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Important FACTS to remember about The Maldives, part of continent Asia. 

                                                     
❤️Name: The official name of the island is the Republic of  the Maldives
❤️Location and size: The islands consists of 20 coral atolls and over 2,000 islets, of which 200 are permanently occupied and 87 are dedicated solely to tourism.
❤️Area: The Islands have a total land area of around 115 square miles.
❤️Inhabitants: the population is approximately 350,000
❤️Capital: The capital city is Male, with 77,000 inhabitants.
❤️Form of government: The government is officially a republic with a strong executive branch led by the president.
❤️State religion: The state religion is Sunni Islam.
❤️Main economy: Tourism is the economic backbone of the country. 

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