Maldives
Maldives is a country in Asia (Southern Asia). Its capital is Malé. It has about 529,676 inhabitants (167th of 194 by population) and covers 300 km² (187th of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Malé |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Southern Asia |
| Population | 529,676 (2025) |
| Area | 300 km² |
| Currencies | Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ) |
| Languages | Maldivian |
| Demonym | Maldivan |
| Borders | None (no land borders) |
Sources: world-countries (mledoze/countries) · flag-icons · Wikidata (P36 capital) · World Bank, SP.POP.TOTL. Last verified: 2026-10-09. Details and licenses