Maldives

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Alternative name(s) Republic of the Maldives (official, English), The Maldive Islands Language(s) Dhivehi Literacy rate 98.6% Currency Maldivian rufiyaa Capital City Male Country code +960 Domain(TLD) .mv Ethnicity Maldivians Religion Islam Nationality Maldivian Driving Side Drive on the Left-hand side Date Format dd/mm/yyyy Total Area 300 km2 (120 sq mi) Timezone UTC+5 (Maldives Time) Average elevation 1.8 m (6 ft) Coastline 644 Km Mains Electricity 230 V Emergency Telephone Numbers Embassies Maldives embassies in different countries

Al-Dawlat Al-Mahaldheebiya - State of the Mahal Dibiyat

Motto of Maldives

National symbols of Maldives

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  Founder
  Ibrahim Nasir
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  National day
  26, July
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  National animal
  Yellowfin tuna
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  National dish
  Gulha
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  National dance
  Bodu Beru
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  National dress
  Sarong
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  National monument
  Victory Monument
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Coconut
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  National flower
  Rosa Polyantha
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  National drink
  Raa
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  National colors
  Red and white
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  National sports
  Bashi
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  National tree
  Coconut
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  National bird
  White-breasted waterhen
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  National poet
  Not Declared
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
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  National football team
  MDV
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  Tourism slogan
  The Sunny Side of Life
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  Emoji flag
  🇲🇻
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  National airline
  Maldivian
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  National instrument
  Bulbul tarang
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  National hero
  Sultan Thakurufaanu
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  National Emblem / Coat of Arms
  Coconut palm, yellowfin tuna