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2157: 5202:. The Vocational Training Centre was established in 1974, providing training for mechanical and electrical trades. In 1984, the Institute for Teacher Education was created and the School of Hotel and Catering Services was established in 1987 to provide trained personnel for the tourist industry. In 1991, the Institute of Management and Administration was created to train staff for public and private services. In 1998, the Maldives College of Higher Education was founded. The Institute of Shar'ah and Law was founded in January 1999. In 2000 the college launched its first-degree programme, Bachelor of Arts. On 17 January 2011 the Maldives National University Act was passed by the President of the Maldives; The Maldives National University was named on 15 February 2011. In 2015 under a Presidential decree the College of Islamic Studies was changed into the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM). 15953: 3639: 5282: 1937: 2183:. Only nine islands were reported to have escaped any flooding, while fifty-seven islands faced serious damage to critical infrastructure, fourteen islands had to be totally evacuated, and six islands were destroyed. A further twenty-one resort islands were forced to close because of tsunami damage. The total damage was estimated at more than US$ 400 million, or some 62% of the GDP. 102 Maldivians and 6 foreigners reportedly died in the tsunami. The destructive impact of the waves on the low-lying islands was mitigated by the fact there was no continental shelf or land mass upon which the waves could gain height. The tallest waves were reported to be 14 feet (4.3 m) high. 3534: 3103: 2016: 3313: 4805: 2339: 3816: 5556: 226: 1817: 19762: 4130: 3848: 5428: 3844:

Therefore, the duties assigned to the MNDF of maintaining surveillance over the Maldives' waters and providing protection against foreign intruders poaching in the EEZ and territorial waters, are immense tasks from both logistical and economic viewpoints. The Coast Guard plays a vital role in carrying out these functions. To provide timely security its patrol boats are stationed at various MNDF Regional Headquarters. The Coast Guard is also assigned to respond to maritime distress calls and to conduct search and rescue operations in a timely manner.

15591: 2005: 20083: 45: 3948:(Thiladhunmathi North); and by a Latin code letter. The first corresponds to the geographical Maldivian name of the atoll; the second is a code adopted for convenience. As there are certain islands in different atolls that have the same name, for administrative purposes this code is quoted before the name of the island, for example: Baa Funadhoo, Kaafu Funadhoo, Gaafu-Alifu Funadhoo. Since most atolls have very long geographical names it is also used whenever the long name is inconvenient, for example in the atoll website names. 3304: 4438: 3967: 2323: 19265: 4078: 1805: 3515: 5312: 4247: 5074: 2408: 1649:, a mosque was built with the inscription: 'The Sultan Ahmad Shanurazah accepted Islam at the hand of Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari.' Some scholars have suggested the possibility of Ibn Battuta misreading Maldive texts, and having a bias towards the North African, Maghrebi narrative of this Shaykh, instead of the East African origins account that was known as well at the time. Even when Ibn Battuta visited the islands, the governor of the island of Utheemu at that time was 134: 20117: 20044: 4097:, the emergence of tourism in 1972 transformed the economy, moving rapidly from dependence on fisheries to tourism. In just three and a half decades, the industry became the main source of income. Tourism was also the country's biggest foreign currency earner and the single largest contributor to the GDP. As of 2008, 89 resorts in the Maldives offered over 17,000 beds and hosted over 600,000 tourists annually. In 2019, over 1.7 million visitors came to the islands. 3907: 712: 120: 15764: 20159: 19927: 19866: 19853: 19814: 19801: 12738: 14763: 12916: 20057: 5231: 3095: 1786: 5414: 4832: 15776: 19953: 19890: 19992: 19827: 15247: 15221: 20005: 19940: 19914: 19749: 20146: 15260: 13432: 20185: 20070: 19979: 3324: 4842: 3333: 14949: 20211: 20031: 20018: 19966: 15273: 15234: 4624: 20198: 20172: 19788: 15208: 3448: 19840: 12728: 4055: 19775: 15195: 737: 689: 670: 637: 618: 5082: 1910: 1715:. For he became embroiled in local politics and left when his strict judgments in the laissez-faire island kingdom began to chafe with its rulers. In particular, he was angered at the local women going about with no clothing above the waist— a cultural epithet of the region at the time- was seen as a violation of Middle Eastern Islamic rules of modesty—and the locals taking no notice when he complained. 4795: 4310: 1536: 2427:, which is affected by the large landmass of South Asia to the north. Because the Maldives has the lowest elevation of any country in the world, the temperature is constantly hot and often humid. The presence of this landmass causes differential heating of land and water. These factors set off a rush of moisture-rich air from the Indian Ocean over South Asia, resulting in the southwest 4716:) to existing letters, to allow for transliteration of Arabic loanwords, as previously Arabic loanwords were written using the Arabic script. Their usage is inconsistent, and becoming less frequent as the spelling changes to reflect pronunciation by Maldivians, rather than the original Arabic pronunciation, as the words get absorbed into the Maldivian language. 3744:. In 2002, the Maldives began to express interest in the commission but as of 2008 had not applied for membership. Maldives' interest relates to its identity as a small island state, especially economic development and environmental preservation, and its desire for closer relations with France, a main actor in the IOC region. 3755:). The republic joined the Commonwealth in 1982, some 17 years after gaining independence from the United Kingdom. In October 2016, the Maldives announced its withdrawal from the Commonwealth in protest at allegations of human rights abuse and failing democracy. The Maldives enjoys close ties with Commonwealth members 5870: 5028:

The Human Rights Measurement Initiative reports that Maldives is meeting 5.1 of 10 of the expected fulfillment for the right to health considering its income level. Specifically for children's health rights, Maldives attains 98.0% of the anticipated level based on its current income. Regarding adult

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grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, that stretch along a length of 871 kilometres (541 miles) north to south, 130 kilometres (81 miles) east to west, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), of which only 298 km (115 sq mi) is dry land, making this one

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However, this protection is compromised by the Evidence Act, which came into effect in January 2023 and grants courts the authority to compel journalists to reveal their confidential sources. The Maldives Media Council (MMC) and the Maldives Journalist Association (MJA) serve as crucial watchdogs in

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in 1977, as a joint venture with a Japanese firm. In 1979, a Fisheries Advisory Board was set up with the mandate of advising the government on policy guidelines for the overall development of the fisheries sector. Manpower development programmes began in the early 1980s, and fisheries education was

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When the British became increasingly unable to continue their colonial hold on Asia and were losing their colonies to the indigenous populations who wanted freedom, on 26 July 1965 an agreement was signed on behalf of the Sultan by Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan, Prime Minister, and on behalf

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competes in regional and international tournaments, with a fervent fan base supporting their endeavors. The country has its own domestic football league, the Dhivehi Premier League, featuring clubs from various atolls vying for supremacy. Matches often draw large crowds, contributing to the vibrant

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The introduction of code-letter names has been a source of much puzzlement and misunderstandings, especially among foreigners. Many people have come to think that the code-letter of the administrative atoll is its new name and that it has replaced its geographical name. Under such circumstances, it

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was ratified by President Maumoon on 7 August 2008, and came into effect immediately, replacing and repealing the constitution of 1998. This new constitution includes a judiciary run by an independent commission, and independent commissions to oversee elections and fight corruption. It also reduces

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before 1998, we never thought that this reef would die. We had always taken for granted that these animals would be there, that this reef would be there forever. El Niño gave us a wake-up call that these things are not going to be there forever. Not only this, but they also act as a natural barrier

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In an effort to induce the regrowth of the reefs, scientists placed electrified cones anywhere from 20–60 feet (6.1–18.3 m) below the surface to provide a substrate for larval coral attachment. In 2004, scientists witnessed corals regenerating. Corals began to eject pink-orange eggs and sperm.

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In 2008, Nasheed announced plans to look into purchasing new land in India, Sri Lanka, and Australia because of his concerns about global warming, and the possibility of much of the islands being inundated with water from rising sea levels. The purchase of land will be made from a fund generated by

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The Maldives is the lowest country in the world, with maximum and average natural ground levels of only 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in) and 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, respectively. In areas where construction exists, however, this has been increased to several metres. More

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was held on the question, and 93.34% of those taking part voted in favour of establishing a republic. The republic was declared on 11 November 1968, thus ending the 853-year-old monarchy, which was replaced by a republic under the presidency of Ibrahim Nasir. As the King had held little real power,

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Reflective of this is the fact that the Maldives has had the highest national divorce rate in the world for many decades. This, it is hypothesised, is due to a combination of liberal Islamic rules about divorce and the relatively loose marital bonds that have been identified as common in non- and

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The Maldives National Defence Force is the combined security organisation responsible for defending the security and sovereignty of the Maldives, having the primary task of being responsible for attending to all internal and external security needs of the Maldives, including the protection of the

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The terrestrial habitats of the Maldives are confronted with a significant threat as extensive development encroaches swiftly upon the limited land resources. Once seldom frequented, previously uninhabited islands now teeter on the brink of extinction, virtually devoid of untouched expanses. Over

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For us swearing off fossil fuels is not only the right thing to do, but it is also in our economic self-interest... Pioneering countries will free themselves from the unpredictable price of foreign oil; they will capitalise on the new green economy of the future, and they will enhance their moral

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began his 30-year role as president in 1978, winning six consecutive elections without opposition. His election was seen as ushering in a period of political stability and economic development given Maumoon's priority to develop the poorer islands. Tourism flourished and increased foreign contact

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at the end of the 12th century is considered the cornerstone of the country's history. Nonetheless, the cultural influence of Buddhism remains, a reality directly experienced by Ibn Battuta during his nine months there sometime between 1341 and 1345, serving as a chief judge and marrying into the

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Despite being just mentioned briefly in most history books, the 1,400 year-long Buddhist period has a foundational importance in the history of the Maldives. It was during this period that the culture of the Maldives both developed and flourished, a culture that survives today. The Maldivian

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A gradual rise in average sea level is threatening to completely cover this Indian Ocean nation of 1196 small islands with- in the next 30 years, ac- cording to authorities. The Environmental Affairs Director, Mr Hussein Shihab, said an estimated rise of 20 to 30 centimetres in the next 20 to 40

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Translated from French to English: Now this holy man—this is the new point (Al Kownayn)—seems to be the same as that which the people of the Maldive Islands, near India, called Barakath Al-Barbari who spread Islam in this region as he did in the Horn of Africa. We only know in which of these two

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The 2014 Population and Housing Census listed the total population in the Maldives as 437,535: 339,761 resident Maldivians and 97,774 resident foreigners, approximately 16% of the total population. However, it is believed that foreigners have been undercounted. As of May 2021, there were 281,000

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Due to their diminutive size, land-dwelling reptiles are scarce on the Maldivian islands. Among the limited terrestrial reptilian inhabitants are a species of gecko and the oriental garden lizard (Calotes versicolor), alongside the white-spotted supple skink (Riopa albopunctata), the Indian wolf

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Coral reef habitats had been damaged, as the pressure for land has brought about the creation of artificial islands. Some reefs have been filled with rubble with little regard for the changes in the currents on the reef shelf and how the new pattern would affect coral growth and its related life

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in Asia-Pacific, said the study provided a "new perspective" on how island nations could tackle the challenge of sea-level rise, and that even if islands can adapt naturally to higher seas by raising their own crests, humans still needed to double down on global warming and protection for island

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The shift from the dry northeast monsoon to the moist southwest monsoon occurs during April and May. During this period, the southwest winds contribute to the formation of the southwest monsoon, which reaches the Maldives at the beginning of June and lasts until the end of November. However, the

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won the second-round runoff of the Maldives presidential election, beating incumbent president, Ibrahim Solih, with 54% of the vote. On 17 October 2023, Mohamed Muizzu was sworn in as the eighth President of the Republic of Maldives. Mohamed Muizzu is widely seen to be pro-China, meaning souring

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of which included recitations and certain supplications in a melodic tone – existed until very recent times. These Maulūdu festivals were held in ornate tents specially built for the occasion. At present Islam is the official religion of the entire population, as adherence to it is required for

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As a water-bound nation, much of its security concerns life at sea. Almost 99% of the country is covered by sea and the remaining 1% land is scattered over an area of 800 km (497 mi) × 120 km (75 mi), with the largest island being not more than 8 km (3 sq mi).

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The first Maldivians did not leave any archaeological artefacts. Their buildings were probably built of wood, palm fronds, and other perishable materials, which would have quickly decayed in the salt and wind of the tropical climate. Moreover, chiefs or headmen did not reside in elaborate stone

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English is widely spoken by the locals of the Maldives: "Following the nation's opening to the outside world, the introduction of English as a medium of instruction at the secondary and tertiary levels of education, and its government's recognition of the opportunities offered through tourism,

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Islam is the official religion of the Maldives and open practice of any other religion is forbidden. The 2008 constitution says that the republic "is based on the principles of Islam" and that "no law contrary to any principle of Islam can be applied". Non-Muslims are prohibited from becoming

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Sports in the Maldives are deeply ingrained in the culture of the island nation, with a diverse array of activities reflecting both traditional pastimes and modern sporting pursuits. Given its unique geography of scattered islands surrounded by the Indian Ocean, water sports naturally hold a

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Beginning in the 1950s, the political history in the Maldives was largely influenced by the British military presence on the islands. In 1954, the restoration of the sultanate perpetuated the rule of the past. Two years later, the United Kingdom obtained permission to reestablish its wartime

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Only near the southern end of this natural coral barricade do two open passages permit safe ship navigation from one side of the Indian Ocean to the other through the territorial waters of the Maldives. For administrative purposes, the Maldivian government organised these atolls into 21

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to which the Maldives has recently become party and was addressed in the Maldives' reservation in adhering to the Covenant claiming that "The application of the principles set out in Article 18 of the Covenant shall be without prejudice to the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives."

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health rights, the country achieves 99.7% of the expected fulfillment considering its income level. However, in terms of reproductive health rights, Maldives falls into the "very bad" category, as it fulfills only 18.2% of the expected achievement based on its available resources.

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The Maldivian government now offers 3 different scholarships to students that have completed their higher secondary education with results above a certain threshold, with ranks of the scholarship received depending on the merits achieved by students on their year 12 examinations.

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offer ideal conditions for enthusiasts to ride the waves throughout the years. Additionally, diving and snorkeling are immensely popular, allowing locals and tourists alike to explore the rich marine life that thrives in the crystal-clear waters surrounding the Maldives.

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sector which would play a significant role in the nation's development was at its infant stage. Agriculture and manufacturing continue to play lesser roles in the economy, constrained by the limited availability of cultivable land and the shortage of domestic labour.

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occurred, which were won by Nasheed in the second round. His administration faced many challenges, including the huge debt left by the previous government, the economic downturn following the 2004 tsunami, overspending by means of overprinting of local currency (the

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holds the record for the country with the lowest high point on earth: nowhere on any of the islands on Maldives does the natural ground level exceed 5.1m. Most of land mass, which totals roughly one-fifth of Greater London, is a great deal lower , averaging around

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Compared to the other areas of South Asia, the conversion of the Maldives to Islam happened relatively late. The Maldives remained a Buddhist kingdom for another 500 years. Arabic became the prime language of administration (instead of Persian and Urdu), and the

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are commonly accepted in tourist establishments like resorts, hotels, and souvenir shops due to the high number of visitors from USD-based countries. This practice streamlines transactions for both tourists and businesses, eliminating the necessity for currency

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According to legends, the first settlers of the Maldives were people known as Dheyvis. The first Kingdom of the Maldives was known as Dheeva Maari Kingdom. During the 3rd century BCE visit of emissaries, it was noted that the Maldives was known as Dheeva Mahal.

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which would make Maldives a 100% Muslim country in theory. But residents, tourists and guest workers are free to be of any religion and practise them in private. However, in 2020, studies found that 0.29% of the population is Christian (roughly split between

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stood at 46 years in 1978, and later rose to 72. Infant mortality has declined from 12.7% in 1977 to 1.2% today, and adult literacy reached 99%. Combined school enrolment reached the high 90s. The population was projected to have reached 317,280 in 2010.

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The Vocational Training Center, the Institute for Teacher Education and the School of Hotel and Catering Services were also established prior to the amalgamation of such post- secondary institutions to form the Maldives College of Higher Education in

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Economic decline followed the closure of the British airfield at Gan and the collapse of the market for dried fish, an important export. With support for his administration faltering, Nasir fled to Singapore in 1978, with millions of dollars from the

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as its capital. One year later the Suvadive republic was scrapped after Nasir sent gunboats from Malé with government police, and Abdullah Afeef went into exile. Meanwhile, in 1960 the Maldives allowed the United Kingdom to continue to use both the

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shaped. They are oriented according to the four cardinal points with the main gate facing east. Local historian Hassan Ahmed Maniku counted as many as 59 islands with Buddhist archaeological sites in a provisional list he published in 1990.

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The Maldives remained largely unknown to tourists until the early 1970s. Only 200 islands are home to its 382,751 inhabitants. The other islands are used entirely for economic purposes, of which tourism and agriculture are the most dominant.

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In the British period, the Sultan's powers were taken over by the Chief Minister, much to the chagrin of the British Governor-General who continued to deal with the ineffectual Sultan. Consequently, Britain encouraged the development of a

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On 15 November 1967, a vote was taken in parliament to decide whether the Maldives should continue as a constitutional monarchy or become a republic. Of the 44 members of parliament, 40 voted in favour of a republic. On 15 March 1968, a

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and the Hithadhoo facilities for thirty years, with the payment of £750,000 from 1960 to 1965 for the Maldives' economic development. The base was closed in 1976 as part of the larger British withdrawal of permanently-stationed forces

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income significantly higher than other SAARC nations. The Maldives was a member of the Commonwealth of Nations from July 1982 until withdrawing from the organisation in October 2016 in protest of allegations by other nations of its

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won the most votes, and was sworn in as the Maldives' new president in November 2018. Adeeb was freed by courts in Male in July 2019 after his conviction on charges of terrorism and corruption was overruled, but was placed under a

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Recent scientific studies suggest that the faunistic composition can vary greatly between neighbour atolls, especially in terms of benthic fauna. Differences in terms of fishing pressure (including poaching) could be the cause.

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regions he lived first and this prompted him to change sectors of business. The tomb of Sheik Barkhadle (Yusuf Al Kownayn) is in a ruined city called Dhogor, near Hargeisa, in the north of the Democratic Republic of Somalia.

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in the language and culture of the Maldives because of the conversion to Islam and its location as a crossroads in the central Indian Ocean. This was due to the long trading history between the far east and the middle east.

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forms on the reef edges. Mangroves thrive in brackish or muddy regions of the Maldives. The archipelago hosts fourteen species spanning ten genera, among which is the fern Acrostichum aureum, indigenous to these islands.

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were compromising islands' ability to adjust to rising sea levels and that island drowning is an inevitable outcome for islands with coastal structures like sea walls. Hideki Kanamaru, natural resources officer with the

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following a north–south gradient, but important differences between neighbouring atolls were also found (especially in terms of sea animals), which may be linked to differences in fishing pressure — including poaching.

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Malten, Thomas: Malediven und Lakkadiven. Materialien zur Bibliographie der Atolle im Indischen Ozean. Beiträge zur Südasien-Forschung Südasien-Institut Universität Heidelberg, Nr. 87. Franz Steiner Verlag. Wiesbaden,

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expatriate workers, an estimated 63,000 of whom are undocumented in the Maldives: 3,506 Chinese, 5,029 Nepalese, 15,670 Sri Lankans, 28,840 Indians, and (the largest group of foreigners working in the country) 112,588

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Second Republic was announced on 11 November 1968, Following the abolishing of the Sultanate, However the First Republic was established on 1 January 1953. The first republic was later abolished the following year in

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The Maldives National University is one of the country's institutions of higher education. In 1973, the Allied Health Services Training Centre (the forerunner of the Faculty of Health Sciences) was established by the

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The waters surrounding the Maldives boast an extensive array of marine life, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of corals and over 2,000 species of fish. From the dazzling hues of reef fish to the majestic presence of the

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and flew them over 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) to the Maldives. By the time Indian armed forces reached the Maldives, the mercenary forces has already left Malé on the hijacked ship MV Progress Light. The Indian

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English has now firmly established itself in the country. As such, the Maldives are quite similar to the countries in the Gulf region .... The nation is undergoing vast societal change, and English is part of this."

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weather patterns of the Maldives do not always conform to the monsoon patterns of South Asia. The annual rainfall averages 254 centimetres (100 in) in the north and 381 centimetres (150 in) in the south.

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in Maldives was 77 years in 2011. Infant mortality fell from 34 per 1,000 in 1990 to 15 in 2004. There is increasing disparity between health in the capital and on the other islands. There is also a problem of

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In the early 1970s and 1980s, the Maldives was one of the world's 20 poorest countries, with a population of 100,000. The economy at the time was largely dependent on fisheries and trading local goods such as

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sporting atmosphere of the Maldives. Moreover, futsal enjoys popularity, especially among younger generations, with numerous indoor facilities providing spaces for friendly matches and competitive leagues.

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Middle Eastern seafarers had just begun to take over the Indian Ocean trade routes in the 10th century and found the Maldives to be an important link in those routes as the first landfall for traders from

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The Vocational Training Center (VTC) was established on 14 October 1975 under the Department of Electricity to train a large number of workers required for the growing industrial and economic activities

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A series of coup attempts (in 1980, 1983, and 1988) by Nasir supporters and business interests tried to topple the government without success. While the first two attempts met with little success, the

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spurred development. However, Maumoon's rule was controversial, with some critics saying Maumoon was an autocrat who quelled dissent by limiting freedoms and practising political favouritism.

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and the collapse of the market for dried fish, an important export. With support for his administration faltering, Nasir fled to Singapore in 1978, with millions of dollars from the treasury.

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chronicle Mahavamsa mentions an island designated as Mahiladiva ("Island of Women", महिलादिभ) in Pali, likely arising from an erroneous translation of the Sanskrit term, signifying "garland".

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Some social stratification exists on the islands. It is not rigid, since rank is based on varied factors, including occupation, wealth, Islamic virtue, and family ties. Instead of a complex

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The Maldives have a range of different habitats including deep sea, shallow coast, and reef ecosystems, fringing mangroves, wetlands and dry land. There are 187 species of coral forming the

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As of 2010, fisheries contributed over 15% of the country's GDP and engaged about 30% of the country's workforce. Fisheries were also the second-largest foreign exchange earner after

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The republican constitution came into force in 1968 and was amended in 1970, 1972, and 1975. On 27 November 1997 it was replaced by another Constitution assented to by then-President

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In the surrounding seas, however, a more diverse array of reptilian life thrives. Maldivian beaches serve as nesting grounds for the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), the hawksbill

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than 80 per cent of the country's land is composed of coral islands which rise less than one metre above sea level. As a result, the Maldives are in danger of being submerged due to

1616:, converted to Islam in the year 1153 (or 1193). Adopting the Muslim title of Sultan Muhammad al-Adil, he initiated a series of six Islamic dynasties that lasted until 1932 when the 20383: 19405: 10342: 12110: 11261: 8289: 3693:, "the judges are independent, and subject only to the Constitution and the law. When deciding matters on which the Constitution or the law is silent, judges must consider Islamic 19435: 10429: 8505: 6380: 209: 10366: 10096: 6350: 988:

was established in 1968 with an elected People's Majlis. The ensuing decades have seen political instability, efforts at democratic reform, and environmental challenges posed by

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accounts for 28% of the GDP and more than 60% of the Maldives' foreign exchange receipts. Over 90% of government tax revenue comes from import duties and tourism-related taxes.

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rate peaked at 3.4% in 1985. At the 2006 census, the population had reached 298,968, although the census in 2000 showed that the population growth rate had declined to 1.9%.

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In the 6th–5th century BCE, the Maldives already had their kingdoms. The country has an established history of over 2,500 years according to historical evidence and legends.

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in February 2022, many of them sought refuge for their mega-yachts in the Maldives due to the absence of an extradition treaty with the United States and other countries.

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to the 18 domestic and international airports in the country. Scheduled ferries also operate from Malé to many of the atolls. The traditional Maldivian boat is called a

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substratum in the language, which also appears in place names, kinship terms, poetry, dance, and religious beliefs. The North Indian system was brought by the original

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abuses and failing democracy. The Maldives rejoined the Commonwealth on 1 February 2020 after showing evidence of functioning democratic processes and popular support.

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will be 59 centimetres (23 in) by 2100, which means that most of the republic's 200 inhabited islands may need to be abandoned. According to researchers from the

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The Maldives remained a British crown protectorate until 1953 when the sultanate was suspended and the First Republic was declared under the short-lived presidency of

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is the principal gateway to the Maldives; it is adjacent to the capital city Malé and is connected by a bridge. International travel is available on government-owned

1879:, established hegemony over Maldivian affairs without involving themselves directly in local matters, which were governed according to centuries-old Islamic customs. 1460:

The ancient history of the Maldives is told in copperplates, ancient scripts carved on coral artefacts, traditions, language and different ethnicities of Maldivians.

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news was the first and longest–serving news paper in the History of the Maldives, which was registered on 28 December 1978, and dissolved in 2016. Article 28 of the

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and few island groups on isolated reefs, all of which have been divided into twenty-one administrative divisions (17 administrative atolls and cities of Malé, Addu,

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came into effect on 16 July 2015, replacing the 1968 law, the first modern, comprehensive penal code to incorporate the major tenets and principles of Islamic law.

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Comparative studies of Maldivian oral, linguistic, and cultural traditions confirm that the first settlers were people from the southern shores of the neighbouring

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orders, as can be seen in the history of the country such as the building of tombs. They were used until as recently as the 1980s for seeking the help of buried

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recent decades of intensive development, numerous natural environments crucial to indigenous species have suffered severe endangerment or outright destruction.

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1st September 1973 Allied Health Services Training Centre was established – Forerunner to the Faculty of Health Sciences established by the Ministry of Health

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ship, where officials took him into custody. Former president Abdulla Yameen was sentenced to five years in prison in November 2019 for money laundering. The

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The November 1988 coup d'état was headed by Ibrahim Lutfee, a businessman, and Sikka Ahmed Ismail Manik, the father of the former first lady of the Maldives

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said in 2012 that "If carbon emissions continue at the rate they are climbing today, my country will be under water in seven years." He has called for more

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which welcomed the first guests on 3 October 1972. The first accurate census was held in December 1977 and showed 142,832 people living in the Maldives.

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system, there was merely a distinction between noble (bēfulhu) and common people in the Maldives. Members of the social elite are concentrated in Malé.

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In 1988, Maldivian authorities claimed that sea rise would "completely cover this Indian Ocean nation of 1,196 small islands within the next 30 years."

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was later arrested together with 17 supporters for "public order offences" and the government instituted a broader crackdown against his accomplices. A

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The culture of the Maldives is influenced by the cultures of the people of different ethnicities who have settled on the islands throughout the times.

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Galaal, Musa (1980). "Les liens historiques entre la corne de l'Afrique et les îles du golfe Persique et de l'océan Indien par les voies de l'Islam".

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relations with India. In 2024, ex-President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom was freed from his 11-year conviction and the High Court ordered a new trial.

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began its first scheduled seaplane service in 2019. Its seaplane fleet is made up of DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft. In addition to the seaplane service,

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Political infighting during the 1970s between Nasir's faction and other political figures led to the 1975 arrest and exile of elected prime minister

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Traditional Maldivian sports also play a significant role in preserving cultural heritage and promoting physical activity. Bodu Beru, a rhythmic

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The requirement to adhere to a particular religion and prohibition of public worship following other religions is contrary to Article 18 of the

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representing a longstanding traditional resource. Within the limited freshwater habitats such as ponds and marshes, freshwater fish such as the

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Dhandahele, who fifteen years later drove the Portuguese out of the Maldives. This event is now commemorated as National Day which is known as

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is the Maldives' highest civilian honor that can be bestowed upon a person. It is awarded by the president, usually in an elaborate ceremony.

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The importance of the Arabs as traders in the Indian Ocean by the 12th century may partly explain why the last Buddhist king of the Maldives,

1570:'s expansion and became the dominant religion of the people of the Maldives until the 12th century. The ancient Maldivian Kings promoted 20358: 18138: 18011: 11785: 10613: 10270: 9946: 9651: 9210: 9119: 8091: 693: 11582: 6230: 1933:. Conservatives in Malé ousted his government, and during a riot over food shortages, Didi was beaten by a mob and died on a nearby island. 20393: 17037: 16999: 16994: 16500: 15814: 15157: 10827: 10689: 10510: 9149: 7942: 5330:, often accompanies traditional sports events, adding to the festive ambiance. One such traditional sport is "Baibalaa", a game resembling 5123:, but these merged in 2013 under the name TMA. The seaplane fleet is entirely made up of DHC-6 Twin Otters. There is also another airline, 3885: 3859: 1702:, in Malé. Built in 1656, this is the oldest mosque in the Maldives. Following the Islamic concept that before Islam there was the time of 748: 13331: 12754: 11034: 10657: 10003: 4570:, the person responsible for this conversion was a Sunni Muslim visitor named Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari, sailing from what is today 3080:

are administered by the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the Maldives.

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accepted British influence over Maldivian external relations and defence while retaining home rule, which continued to be regulated by

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from the People's Majlis, it was alleged that he was conspiring with opposition political parties and planning riots. Vice-president

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was later declared ahead of a planned anti-government rally, and the People's Majlis (parliament) accelerated the removal of Adeeb.

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During the later part of Maumoon's rule, independent political movements emerged in the Maldives, which challenged the then-ruling

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The Maldive Islands were mentioned in ancient Sangam Tamil literature as "Munneer Pazhantheevam" or "Older Islands of Three Seas".

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No person shall be compelled to disclose the source of any information that is espoused, disseminated or published by that person.

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The number of resorts increased from 2 to 92 between 1972 and 2007. As of 2007, over 8,380,000 tourists had visited the Maldives.

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book to have been discovered in the Maldives to date. The book was written in 1194 CE (590 AH) in the Evēla form of the

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writes: "I must tell you that I have heard it said that the natives do not call it Maldiva but Nalediva. In the Malabar language,

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claims in their 2012 report on human rights practices in the country that the most significant problems are corruption, lack of

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organisms to whale sharks. Sponges have gained importance as five species have displayed anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties.

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Persian Origins: Early Judaeo-Persian and the Emergence of New Persian : Collected Papers of the Symposium, Göttingen 1999

3668: 1676:), a town in Somalia, he is also cited to have been responsible for spreading Islam in the Maldivian islands, establishing the 11726: 9800: 9570: 9537: 9182: 9020: 2198:(MDP) in 2003 and pressured Maumoon into allowing gradual political reforms. In 2008, a new constitution was approved and the 19461: 19360: 18026: 13315: 13026: 11547: 11468: 10771: 10139: 10068: 9531: 7363:

Old World Encounters Cross-Cultural Contacts and Exchanges in Pre-Modern Times (New York: Oxford University Press, 1993), 126

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has historically been the dominant economic activity, and remains the largest sector by far, followed by the rapidly growing

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of only 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in), making it the world's lowest-lying country. Some sources state the highest point,

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Vilgon, Lars: Maldive and Minicoy Islands Bibliography with the Laccadive Islands. Published by the author. Stockholm, 1994.

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programme in the 1980s, initiated by lifting import quotas and giving more opportunities to the private sector. At the time

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17th-century Portuguese drawing of the fortress of Maldives and the archipelago. In Antonio Bocarro book of fortress (1632)

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by a deputation from the nation of Divi. The name Divi is very similar to Dheyvi who were the first settlers of Maldives.

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Sufis, Sea Monsters, and Miraculous Circumcisions: Comparative Conversion Narratives and Popular Memories of Islamization

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The Maldives has been inhabited for over 2,500 years. Documented contact with the outside world began around 947 AD when

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declared the Maldives "Partly Free", claiming a reform process which had made headway in 2009 and 2010 had stalled. The

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products. Fishing remains the main occupation of the people and the government gives priority to the fisheries sector.

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P.E.P Deraniyagala in Senarat Paranavitana; Leelananda Prematilleka; Johanna Engelberta van Lohuizen-De Leeuw (1978).

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tourism. The president explained his intentions: "We do not want to leave the Maldives, but we also do not want to be

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island. So that in that language, the word signifies 'four islands', while we, corrupting the name, call it Maldiva."

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Each atoll is administered by an elected Atoll Council. The islands are administered by an elected Island Council.

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sites are often substandard. The bulk of the waste from Malé and nearby resorts in the Maldives are disposed of at

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has warned that, at current rates, sea-level rise would be high enough to make the Maldives uninhabitable by 2100.

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in 1974 was a major milestone in the development of the fisheries industry. A fish canning plant was installed on

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The growth of these electrified corals was five times faster than untreated corals. Scientist Azeez Hakim stated:

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upheld the jail sentence in January 2021. However, Supreme Court overturned Yameen's conviction in November 2021.

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as traders in the Indian Ocean, Islam reached the Maldivian Archipelago. The Maldives was soon consolidated as a

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In April 2024, President Mohamed Muizzu's pro-China People's National Congress (PNC) won 66 seats in the 2024

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The average high temperature is 31.5 degrees Celsius and the average low temperature is 26.4 degrees Celsius.

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and secured the airfield and restored the government rule at Malé within hours. The brief operation labelled

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after the state prosecutor appealed the order in a corruption and money laundering case. Adeeb escaped in a

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Most Endangered Island nations at highest risk for flooding due to climate change 3 Maldives (Indian Ocean)

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In addition to a name, every administrative division is identified by the Maldivian code letters, such as "

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escorted the tugboat to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and he was then "transferred" to a

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The monsoonal influence is greater in the north of the Maldives than in the south, more influenced by the

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words were introduced to the local vocabulary. This is the name currently inscribed on the scroll in the

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travelers began visiting the islands. In the 12th century, partly due to the importance of the Arabs and

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school of jurisprudence was introduced, both hinting at direct contact with the core of the Arab world.

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Considered European for cultural, political and historical reasons but is geographically in West Asia.

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Majlis serve five-year terms. The total number of members are determined by atoll populations. At the

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who seized the airport and caused Maumoon to flee from house to house until the intervention of 1,600

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The Maldive Islands, An account of the Physical Features, History, Inhabitants, Productions and Trade

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semi-sedentary peoples without a history of fully developed agrarian property and kinship relations.

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annulled it despite the positive assessment of international election observers. In the re-run vote

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Field observations of sea cucumbers in Ari Atoll, and comparison with two nearby atolls in Maldives

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Maldives - Country Review Report on the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action for LDCs

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The Maldives predominantly utilizes the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) as its official currency. However,

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are illegal in the Maldives, although tourist resorts typically operate as exceptions to this law.

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the executive powers vested under the president and strengthens the parliament. All state that the

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in Addu Atoll, the first settlers of the Maldives were people known as Dheyvis. They came from the

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flights directly to the resort island jetty for their guests. Several daily flights operate from

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this was seen as a cosmetic change and required few alterations in the structures of government.

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airfield in the southernmost Addu Atoll, employing hundreds of locals. In 1957, however, the new

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Buddhism probably spread to the Maldives in the 3rd century BCE at the time of Emperor

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and navigational aids were located at various strategic points. Moreover, the opening up of the

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were highly contested. Former president Nasheed won the most votes in the first round, but the

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The location of this Indian Ocean archipelago means that its avifauna is mainly restricted to

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that assisted in capturing the freighter MV Progress Light and rescued the hostages and crew.

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and monasteries, and all artefacts found to date display characteristic Buddhist iconography.

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In the Maldives, there are three main ways to travel between islands: by domestic flight, by

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estimates the number of Christians in Maldives as 1,400 or 0.4% of the country's population.

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In the mid-17th century, the Dutch, who had replaced the Portuguese as the dominant power in

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but played with a woven ball made from dried coconut palm leaves. "Fenei Bashi", a form of

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against tropical storms, floods and tsunamis. Seaweeds grow on the skeletons of dead coral.

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Pacific Islands Business Law Handbook Volume 1 Strategic Information, Regulations, Contact

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have been reported to occasionally reach the islands, taking residence in marshy regions.

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Pisapia, C.; Burn, D.; Yoosuf, R.; Najeeb, A.; Anderson, K. D.; Pratchett, M. S. (2016).

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Richard Bulliet - History of the World to 1500 CE (Session 22) - Tropical Africa and Asia

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citizens and anyone wishing to become a citizens are required by law to nominally follow

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Following a cabinet meeting, in June 2024, the government of the Maldives decided to ban

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palaces, nor did their religion require the construction of large temples or compounds.

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Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.

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Human Development Report 2020 The Next Frontier: Human Development and the Anthropocene

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In 1998, sea-temperature warming of as much as 5 °C (9.0 °F) due to a single

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the local name for the islands first to the "Maldive Islands" and later to "Maldives".

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Sultan of Land and Sea, Lord of the twelve-thousand islands and Sultan of the Maldives

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traveller interpreted the name of Malé, having been through Muslim North India, where

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For many centuries the Maldivian economy was entirely dependent on fishing and other

3982:. From the 2nd century CE, the islands were known as the 'Money Isles' by the Arabs. 3851: 3833: 3828:(EEZ) and the maintenance of peace and security. The MNDF component branches are the 3775: 3452: 3355: 3342: 3217: 3185: 2986: 2877: 2829: 2384: 2160: 2004: 1930: 1926: 1865: 1789: 1599: 1479: 759: 19636: 11328: 10167: 8974: 7547: 6910:(in Divehi). Maldives: ދިވެހިތާރީޚަށް ޚިދުމަތްކުރާ ޤައުމީ މަރުކަޒު. 1998. p. 3. 4145:, proof of onward travel, and the money to be self-sufficient while in the country. 2131: 20262: 20257: 20252: 19575: 19425: 19411:

Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-aligned and Other Developing Countries

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with international service to India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand.

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Island, adjacent to the capital Malé. The airport is served by flights to and from

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are seasonal. There are also birds that dwell in marshes and island bush, like the

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The British expelled the Dutch from Ceylon in 1796 and included the Maldives as a

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Somalis have a legend which claims Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari as a native of

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The Maldive Islanders: a study of the popular culture of an ancient ocean kingdom

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The Maldive Islanders, A Study of the Popular Culture of an Ancient Ocean Kingdom

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snake (Lycodon aulicus), and the brahminy blind snake (Ramphotyphlops braminus).

3255: 3233: 3181: 3002: 2191: 1277: 930: 160: 19264: 16244: 12742: 11081: 10488: 9702: 9445: 9270: 5725: 3424:, the seas teem with life. Notably, the Maldivian waters harbor the magnificent 2977:, the Maldives are the third most endangered island nation due to flooding from 20127: 19474: 19254: 18386: 18143: 18082: 17934: 17506: 16954: 16879: 16787: 16249: 16239: 16009: 15915: 14793: 14661: 14436: 13513: 13472: 13437: 13343: 12538: 12103:"A new scholarship scheme called Merit Scholarship is being launched this year" 10621: 9884: 8807: 8568: 8202: 7867: 5152: 5048: 4892: 4846: 4695: 4575: 4189: 4141:

pre-arrival, regardless of their country of origin, provided they have a valid

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Divehi Tārīkhah Au Alikameh. Divehi Bahāi Tārikhah Khidmaiykurā Qaumī Markazu

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letter used to identify the atoll. Natural atolls are labelled in light blue.

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agency in the 1970s, further enriches the aquatic diversity of the Maldives.

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ruled from its central location. The Maldivian Archipelago is located on the

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by land area. With a population of 515,132 in the 2022 census, it is the 2nd

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cowries were introduced into Africa by western nations during the period of

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These coral reefs are home to a variety of marine ecosystems that vary from

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states the Maldivian king was converted by Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari.

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Phillips, W.W.A. (1963). "The birds of the Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean".

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Fifth National Report of Maldives to the Convention on Biological Diversity

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The Adventures of Ibn Battuta: A Muslim Traveller of the Fourteenth Century

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These additional letters were added to the Thaana alphabet by adding dots (

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are found occasionally on the southern islands due to their rich habitats.

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Dhivehi Bahaai Thareekhah Khidhumaikuraa Qaumee Marukazu (1 August 1990).

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Akhbar al-Sin wa 'l-Hind (Notes on China and India), which dates from 851.

1239:), a generic name which would include not only the Maldives, but also the 20237: 18391: 18376: 17959: 17873: 17496: 17211: 17101: 16974: 16712: 16682: 16532: 15871: 15859: 15839: 15780: 15510: 15450: 15445: 15340: 15181: 14736: 14721: 14716: 14711: 14696: 14676: 14553: 14496: 14431: 14338: 14173: 14118: 14078: 13898: 13853: 13613: 12641: 12458: 8619: 6104: 5433: 5398: 5311: 5105: 5005: 4794: 4691: 4597: 4567: 4397: 4138: 4013: 3906: 3492: 3480: 3425: 3346: 3229: 3225: 3221: 3213: 3157: 3141: 3122: 2250: 2139: 2106: 2058: 1825: 1736: 1681: 1427:

in India. The time of their arrival is unknown but it was before Emperor

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The Maldive Islands; Monograph on the History, Archaeology and Epigraphy

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Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Maldives to the United Nations

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Since 1996, the Maldives has been the official progress monitor of the

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Member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

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seaplanes and to nearly all Maldivian domestic airports with several

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were used for centuries as a currency in Africa, and huge amounts of

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International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association

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There are 209 registered Higher Education Institutes as of May 2022.

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standing giving them greater political influence on the world stage.

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by the beginning of the 1970s. The first resort in the Maldives was

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Spans the conventional boundary between Asia and another continent.

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Failing to Transition: Democratization under Stress in the Maldives

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Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations

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is head of state, head of government and Commander-in-Chief of the

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of the world's most dispersed countries. It lies between latitudes

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Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir signs independence agreement with the

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in the Maldives, which they administered from their main colony in

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of Sri Lanka. The first known script used to write Dhivehi is the

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Filitheyo island beach with tall palm trees and blue fresh lagoons

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A mechanised traditional inter-island dhoni stripped of its sails

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Human rights in the Maldives is a contentious issue. In its 2011

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Special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China

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addressing and combating these threats. Newspapers, Sun Online,

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holders from entering the country, as a response to the ongoing

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became elective. The formal title of the sultan up to 1965 was,

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Buchan, James (21 December 2002). Mackintosh-Smith, Tim (ed.).

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Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu

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The development of tourism fostered the overall growth of the

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Again, in 2016, the coral reefs of the Maldives experienced a

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Haidar, Suhasini; Radhakrishnan, Hariprasad (3 August 2019).

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Landfalls: On the Edge of Islam from Zanzibar to the Alhambra

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On 24 May 2021, the Maldives had the world's fastest-growing

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was used for a long period. The present-day script is called

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script, which is found in the historical recording of kings (

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Maldivian soldiers at a presidential address in February 2024

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At the 2009 International Climate Talks, Nasheed stated that:

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Maldivian National Security - And the Threats of Mercenaries

11430: 6884:. Dhivehi Bahaai Thareekhah Khidhumaikuraa Qaumee Marukazu. 6543: 5726:"President appoints Chief Justice and Supreme Court Justice" 5489:

territory is approximately 89,999 square kilometers, behind

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In 1558, the Portuguese established a small garrison with a

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that plied the Indian Ocean. Maldivian coir was exported to

1393:(3300–1300 BCE). A number of artefacts show the presence of 1015:. The World Bank classifies the Maldives as having an upper- 20203: 20177: 19793: 19693: 19656:‡ denotes a former member state of the Non-Aligned Movement 18077: 17939: 17348: 17286: 17256: 17206: 17201: 17151: 16820: 16762: 16587: 15590: 15500: 15465: 15420: 15415: 15324: 15239: 15213: 15053: 15018: 15013: 14600:. This list excludes first-level administrative divisions, 12552:. Reprint 1835 edn. Asian Educational Services. Delhi 2003. 12545:. Reprint 1919 edn. Asian Educational Services. Delhi 1999. 12107:

Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development

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Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development

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Maldives - Population". Library of Congress Country Studies

6172:(Report). Ministry of Environment, Energy and Water. 2007. 6167:

National Adaptation Program of Action: Republic of Maldives

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and Avas serves one of the most well–known private newses.

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2023 and 106 in 2024. The country's first Daily newspaper,

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Since the 12th century AD, there were also influences from

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Historically, the Maldives provided enormous quantities of

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Dark clouds bringing heavy rain, common in the rainy season

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seafaring culture led to the settlement of the Islands by

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Brecehenmacher, Victor; Mendis, Nikhita (22 April 2015).

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Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

6373:"Maldives rejoins Commonwealth after evidence of reforms" 6135:"Maldives – Country report – Freedom in the World – 2015" 4675:. Thaana is said to have been introduced by the reign of 3886:

United States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor

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Others have it he may have been from the Persian town of

1487: 1215:). In Kannada, "Garland of Islands" can be translated as 846: 20384:

Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

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Linking Destinies: Trade, Towns and Kin in Asian History

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The local name for Maldives by the Maldivian people in

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Maldives quits Commonwealth over alleged rights abuses

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is derived from a mix of the old indigenous script of

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people, having traces of Middle Eastern, South Asian,

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guarantees freedom of the press and stipulates that;

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in the Maldives was established in 1558, by order of

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cultures survives in Maldivian society, with a clear

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Visitors to the Maldives do not need to apply for a

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The Maldivian government began a largely successful

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Each administrative atoll is marked, along with the

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involved a roughly 80-strong mercenary force of the

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Officially the Republic of China, participates as "

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The Perils of Rising Fundamentalism in the Maldives

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Voyages d'Ibn Battuta:Textes et documents retrouves

7183: 6802: 6800: 6028: 5528: 5525: 4400:, India. They share the same culture and speak the 1828:, depicting with detail the islands of the Maldives 1453:(362 CE) speaks of gifts sent to the Roman emperor 1019:economy. The Maldives is a Dialogue Partner of the 12135:The Maldives: Islamic Republic, Tropical Autocracy 11729:. Commonwealth Health online. 2018. Archived from 10743: 10741: 10571:Digital Repository of Maldives National University 9181:. Ministry of Housing and Environment. p. 7. 9107: 5363:servers as the country's main media, owned by the 3952:is hard to know which is the correct name to use. 3258:, killing two-thirds of the nation's coral reefs. 1552:Siri Fennaadheettha Mahaa Radun (Dhinei Kalaminja) 1446:from the Solar Dynasty, were lost quite early on. 1183:Jan Hogendorn, Grossman Professor of Economics at 17555:OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Resolution 10/37 12533:Memoirs on the Inhabitants of the Maldive Islands 11003:"1.7 million tourists visit the Maldives in 2019" 10766:. Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd. p. 9. 10026:"International Religious Freedom Report for 2017" 9563:"Discovering the Maldives Underwater Marine Life" 9400: 9109:"Maldives island swamped by rising tide of waste" 8171:Muhsin, Mohamed Fathih Abdul (15 February 2021). 7473:"Maldives at Fifty: penning a chapter in history" 6995: 6305:"2016 Human Development Report Statistical Annex" 6058: 6056: 5780: 1731:sailing to Southeast Asia. Trade involved mainly 1369: 20315: 17738:South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation 12483:. Muhammadu Ibrahim Lutfee. G.Sōsanī. Malé 1999. 11996:"Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology" 11236:"An Untold Story - The Lost People of Giraavaru" 9359: 7219: 6797: 4763:by registered population as of December 31, 2018 3749:South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation 2969:'s 2007 report predicted the upper limit of the 2383:. The largest island of the Maldives is that of 1833: 1746:The other essential product of the Maldives was 1694:His venerated tomb now stands on the grounds of 994:South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation 19390:Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement 12526:Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society 11815:Rasheed, Aishath Hanaan Hussain (24 May 2021). 10738: 9831:"Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 1998" 8907: 8905: 6852:. India: Sri Satguru Publications. p. 22. 3560:, with extensive influence of the president as 3136:Among the many marine families represented are 2076:. Economic decline followed the closure of the 2042:, who declared himself King upon independence. 1947:moored in the lagoon at Addu Atoll, during WWII 1698:, across the street from the Friday Mosque, or 1210: 1204: 992:. The Maldives became a founding member of the 19416:Center for Human Rights and Cultural Diversity 18002:SAARC Consortium on Open and Distance Learning 12654:Official website of the Government of Maldives 11391:"Anti-Human Trafficking Action Plan 2020–2022" 9307:"Maldives Nurses Its Coral Reefs Back to Life" 8950:. Comedy Central. 2 April 2012. Archived from 7744: 7742: 7740: 7599: 7477:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office 7237:Relations historiques à travers l'océan Indien 6941: 6812:. Global Pro Info USA. June 2015. p. 69. 6053: 5371:. Maldives has been ranked one–hundred in the 4016:(Tavakkaashi) with neighbouring countries and 3642:President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih congratulates 3009:action while on the American television shows 1808:16th-century Portuguese illustration from the 1527:History of the Maldives § Buddhist period 1232: 1194: 1188: 1148: 1142: 1108: 1103: 1093: 1088: 19679: 19296: 19091: 18109: 18012:South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme 17722: 17045: 16485: 15808: 15305: 15165: 14820: 14631: 13316: 12795: 11906:. Nexus Strategic Partnerships. p. 209. 11519:. Office of International Religious Freedom. 11327:May, John F.; Riyaza, Fathimath (July 2017). 11320: 11299:Ministry of Planning and National Development 9652:Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 8583:"Climate refugees in Pacific flee rising sea" 8227: 6037:. National Geographic Society. Archived from 5609: 4742: 4133:Sign outside the Velana International Airport 1668:. This is also seen when Ibn Battuta visited 1596:History of the Maldives § Islamic Period 1222: 1216: 1114: 183: 85: 20379:Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations 19406:Centre for South-South Technical Cooperation 18123: 17575: 17000:South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 16995:Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 11266:Maldives: Population and Housing Census 2006 10690:Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 10598:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 10050: 9512: 9300: 9298: 9263: 8902: 8075: 7281: 6517: 6515: 4466:as well as various Western foreign workers. 3860:treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons 1993: 1894:traditional institutions in exchange for an 1407: 1328:In a conversational book published in 1563, 1301: 1271: 1203:, "Garland of Islands" can be translated as 152: 17530: 17021:Commonwealth Secretariat – Member Countries 12397:"Lost in translation: the story of Haveeru" 11484:The Oxford Handbook of Christianity in Asia 11205:"Maldives Population Projections 2014–2054" 10759: 10672: 10056: 8614: 8612: 8610: 7737: 7264:Ibn Batuta (1968). Monteil, Vincent (ed.). 6850:Colloquies on the Simple and Drugs of India 5855: 5853: 5851: 5849: 5657: 5655: 4228:offers direct flights to the Maldives from 3980:an international currency of the early ages 3895: 2954:Effects of climate change on island nations 2152:History of the Maldives § 21st century 1307: 1306:. The Dutch referred to the islands as the 1168: 1162: 1031:industry. The Maldives rates "high" on the 919:ninth-smallest country in the world by area 20419:States and territories established in 1965 19686: 19672: 19303: 19289: 18116: 18102: 18017:Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature 17729: 17715: 17543:Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam 17052: 17038: 16492: 16478: 15815: 15801: 15312: 15298: 15172: 15158: 14827: 14813: 14638: 14624: 13323: 13309: 12802: 12788: 12752:Key Development Forecasts for the Maldives 12427:"Constitution of the Republic of Maldives" 10798:Hogendorn, Jan and Johnson Marion (1986). 8680:"World Weather Information Service – Malé" 7442:"The Sun never sets on the British Empire" 7263: 7057:. London: Picador. pp. 235–236, 320. 7007:"Where Did the Maldives People Come From?" 6614:"Altername Names for Republic of Maldives" 6588:Wilhelm Geiger, trans. Mrs. J. C. Willis, 6521:Hogendorn, Jan and Johnson Marion (1986). 5690: 5688: 4749: 4735: 3774:As a result of sanctions imposed upon the 3646:Speaker of the People's Majlis in May 2019 3498: 2933:NOAA (relative humidity and sun 1961–1990) 1707: 1397:in the country before the Islamic period. 224: 12593:, Nordic Institute of Asian Studies, 2012 11603: 11543:"National Profiles | World Religion" 11326: 10857:The Maldives National Journal of Research 10450: 9480: 9295: 9205: 9203: 8975:"Maldives leader in climate change stunt" 8839: 8776:"Where climate change threatens survival" 8076:Mallawarachi, Bharatha (8 October 2012). 8045:"Maldives president quits after protests" 7374: 7144: 7012:International Institute for Asian Studies 6553:Senarat Paranavitana Commemoration Volume 6512: 6429:Note on the Early History of the Maldives 5700:The Association of Religion Data Archives 5626:[diʋehiɾaːd͡ʒːeːged͡ʒumhuːɾijjaː] 5131:planes to domestic airports, principally 4719: 4280:incorporated into the school curriculum. 3892:, abuse, and unequal treatment of women. 3747:The Maldives is a founding member of the 2967:Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2397:Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 711: 20399:Republics in the Commonwealth of Nations 19310: 14835:Countries and territories bordering the 14648:administrative divisions of the Maldives 12768:Constitution of the Republic of Maldives 12531:Lieut. I.A. Young & W. Christopher, 12521:. Reprint 1958 edn. Malé, Maldives 1990. 12131: 11783: 11173:National Bureau of Statistics (Maldives) 10915:. The President's Office. Archived from 10640: 10487:. The President's Office. Archived from 10269:Bloom, Laura Begley (25 November 2019). 10063:. Harvard University Press. p. 34. 9648: 9304: 8886:. National Radio Project. 28 June 2011. 8607: 7880: 7815: 7813: 7811: 7809: 7807: 7288:. Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. p. 31. 7097: 7052: 6199:"Data for Upper middle income, Maldives" 5846: 5652: 5310: 5280: 5229: 5151:aircraft to operate domestic flights to 5080: 5072: 4622: 4445:The population doubled by 1978, and the 4436: 4308: 4245: 4128: 4076: 4053: 3965: 3905: 3902:Administrative divisions of the Maldives 3846: 3814: 3637: 3446: 3412:, and a diverse range of rays including 3101: 3093: 2406: 2337: 2321: 2226:called for Nasheed's immediate release. 2155: 2014: 2003: 1935: 1908: 1815: 1803: 1784: 1534: 1376:History of the Maldives § Early Age 1231:mention the "Hundred Thousand Islands" ( 19695:Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) 19452:Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence 11814: 11661: 11659: 11486:. Oxford University Press. p. 45. 11481: 11035:"ހަތުރުވެރިކަމުގެ ތަރައްޤީގެ 35 އަހަރު" 10134:. Edward Elgar Publishing. p. 33. 9594:"Crocs In Paradise! (aka The Maldives)" 9406: 9365: 8806: 8137: 7883:"Maldives Skyscraper - Floating States" 7542:[Maldives Becomes a republic]. 7277: 7275: 6422: 6418: 5885: 5685: 5096:(branded as Maldivian), which operates 2224:UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention 2113:. On the night of 3 November 1988, the 976:, with the Maldives becoming a British 549:298 km (115 sq mi) ( 14: 20316: 18211:General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 18022:SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry 15822: 12201:from the original on 25 September 2020 12158: 11505: 11503: 11441:from the original on 13 September 2021 11233: 10194:"Maldives Penal Code - Law No. 9/2014" 10148:from the original on 15 September 2015 10102:Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Maldives) 9591: 9518: 9200: 9008: 9004: 9002: 8845: 8556: 8463: 8386: 8353: 8170: 8104: 7834:from the original on 18 September 2022 7750:"Sinking island nation seeks new home" 7568: 7510:from the original on 23 September 2023 7502:Hadi, Ahmedulla Abdul (26 July 2019). 7470: 7320: 7302:from the original on 15 September 2015 7234: 7224:. Hodder & Stoughton. p. 384. 7148:Ibn Battuta in the Maldives and Ceylon 6642: 6416: 6414: 6412: 6410: 6408: 6406: 6404: 6402: 6400: 6398: 6062: 5965: 5828:Maldives Population and Housing Census 5667:Maldives Mission to the United Nations 4631:The official and national language is 2111:National Security Services of Maldives 2109:. The attackers were defeated by then 1780: 584:1,728.63/km (4,477.1/sq mi) ( 19667: 19284: 18097: 18027:South Asian Federation of Accountants 17710: 17033: 16473: 15796: 15293: 15153: 14808: 14619: 13304: 13291: 12809: 12783: 12006:from the original on 24 February 2024 11973:from the original on 23 February 2024 11899: 11585:from the original on 11 November 2018 11548:Association of Religion Data Archives 11461:"Conversion of the Maldives to Islam" 11431:"Over 281,000 expats in the Maldives" 10951:from the original on 15 February 2012 10268: 9897:from the original on 11 December 2020 9715:from the original on 15 December 2023 9683:from the original on 28 November 2023 9573:from the original on 25 February 2024 9375:SPC Beche-de-mer Information Bulletin 9105: 8752:from the original on 15 November 2021 8686:from the original on 26 December 2018 8630:from the original on 13 December 2021 8595:from the original on 6 September 2015 8445:from the original on 24 November 2023 8401:from the original on 10 November 2023 8320: 7819: 7804: 7642:from the original on 21 February 2024 7537: 7439: 6959: 6767: 6503: 6314:from the original on 25 December 2018 6237:. Xinhua News Agency. 1 August 2022. 6081:from the original on 4 September 2013 5921: 5834:from the original on 1 September 2023 5624: 5595: 4690:is taught in schools and mosques, as 4412:and African genes in the population. 3996:. The cowry is now the symbol of the 3706:Universal Declaration of Human Rights 3032:which looked at the Maldives and the 2326:Maalhosmadulu Atoll seen from space. 1316: 20359:Island countries of the Indian Ocean 12407:from the original on 16 October 2023 11881:from the original on 14 January 2021 11656: 11644:from the original on 14 January 2021 11604:Meierkord, Christiane (March 2018). 11411:from the original on 14 January 2021 11341:from the original on 14 January 2021 11215:from the original on 14 January 2021 11182:from the original on 14 January 2021 11146:from the original on 20 October 2022 11114:from the original on 14 January 2021 11096: 11015:from the original on 14 January 2021 10696:from the original on 14 January 2021 10315:from the original on 14 January 2021 10283:from the original on 14 January 2021 10212:from the original on 14 January 2021 10174:from the original on 14 January 2021 10077:from the original on 14 January 2021 10006:from the original on 23 January 2022 9841:from the original on 24 August 2008. 9543:from the original on 6 December 2017 9500:from the original on 21 January 2022 9425:from the original on 10 October 2017 9388:from the original on 10 October 2017 9347:from the original on 14 January 2021 9283:from the original on 14 January 2021 9188:from the original on 4 November 2015 9122:from the original on 14 January 2021 9023:from the original on 14 January 2021 8972: 8924:from the original on 14 January 2021 8890:from the original on 14 January 2021 8860:from the original on 14 January 2021 8846:Ramesh, Randeep (10 November 2008). 8824:from the original on 9 February 2015 8788:from the original on 14 January 2021 8716:from the original on 10 October 2017 8672: 8660:from the original on 10 October 2017 8538:from the original on 11 January 2012 8354:Junayd, Mohamed (30 November 2021). 8335:from the original on 22 January 2021 8302:from the original on 14 January 2021 8269:from the original on 14 January 2021 8215:from the original on 14 January 2021 8203:"Maldives declares 30-day emergency" 8152:from the original on 14 January 2021 8138:Iyengar, Rishi (28 September 2015). 8057:from the original on 14 January 2021 8025:from the original on 14 January 2021 7995:from the original on 14 January 2021 7951:United Nations Development Programme 7921:United Nations Development Programme 7893:from the original on 10 October 2017 7792:from the original on 8 December 2022 7762:from the original on 6 December 2008 7600:Kachroo-Levine, Maya (25 May 2021). 7501: 7421:from the original on 14 January 2021 7343:from the original on 7 December 2017 7272: 7268:(in Arabic). 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The Maldivian people are called 25: 20435: 20329:Archipelagoes of the Indian Ocean 19257:", and "Chinese Taipei" in short. 18231:Trade-Related Investment Measures 17487:Economic Cooperation Organization 16875:Heard Island and McDonald Islands 15132:Heard Island and McDonald Islands 12623: 12481:Divehiraajjege Jōgrafīge Vanavaru 12231:from the original on 1 March 2024 11944:from the original on 17 June 2022 11784:Bhuckory, Kamlesh (24 May 2021). 11523:from the original on 4 March 2024 11516:United States Department of State 11211:. National Bureau of Statistics. 11074:"Coral Stone Mosques of Maldives" 10748:Divehiraajjege Jōgrafīge Vanavaru 10685:United States Department of State 10465:from the original on 3 March 2022 10451:Oltermann, Peter (3 March 2022). 10031:United States Department of State 9957:from the original on 11 July 2021 9861:. 8 February 2018. 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National Bureau of Statistics. 5804:from the original on 29 July 2022 5457:Maldives Inland Revenue Authority 5058: 4313:Malé, the capital of the Maldives 3736:Foreign relations of the Maldives 3043:Food and Agriculture Organization 2941: 2925:World Meteorological Organization 1589: 1021:Shanghai Cooperation Organisation 20344:Former least developed countries 20209: 20196: 20183: 20170: 20157: 20144: 20115: 20081: 20068: 20055: 20042: 20029: 20016: 20003: 19990: 19977: 19964: 19951: 19938: 19925: 19912: 19888: 19864: 19851: 19838: 19825: 19812: 19799: 19786: 19773: 19760: 19747: 19263: 18553:Democratic Republic of the Congo 16718:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 15951: 15774: 15763: 15762: 15589: 15271: 15258: 15245: 15232: 15219: 15206: 15193: 14947: 14761: 13430: 13293:Articles related to the Maldives 12736: 12726: 12524:Christopher, William (1836–38). 12451: 12439:from the original on 6 June 2011 12419: 12389: 12365:"2024 World Press Freedom Index" 12357: 12345:from the original on 14 May 2024 12325: 12299: 12269: 12243: 12213: 12183: 12152: 12125: 12113:from the original on 2 July 2023 12095: 12083:from the original on 19 May 2024 12065: 12040:Ministry of Education (Maldives) 12021: 11988: 11955: 11920: 11893: 11863: 11841: 11829:from the original on 24 May 2021 11808: 11796:from the original on 24 May 2021 11777: 11745: 11719: 11707:from the original on 19 May 2022 11697:"Maldives - HRMI Rights Tracker" 11689: 11677:from the original on 19 May 2024 11597: 11567: 11535: 11475: 11453: 11423: 11383: 11353: 11284: 11254: 11227: 11158: 11126: 11066: 11027: 10995: 10963: 10931: 10901: 10889:from the original on 2 July 2019 10871: 10841: 10820: 10792: 10753: 10708: 10648:"Maldives: Freedom in the World" 10618:United Nations Treaty Collection 10606: 10555: 10533: 10521:from the original on 2 June 2024 10503: 10477: 10444: 10408: 10382: 10357: 10345:from the original on 17 May 2020 10327: 10295: 10262: 10224: 10186: 10160: 10121: 10089: 10018: 9988: 9969: 9939: 9927:from the original on 26 May 2019 9909: 9877: 9845: 9823: 9793: 9763: 9751:from the original on 12 May 2024 9727: 9695: 9663: 9642: 9612: 9600:from the original on 29 May 2016 9585: 9555: 9437: 9329: 9233: 9164: 9099: 9069: 9035: 9009:Taylor, Michael (10 June 2020). 8987:from the original on 1 July 2010 8973:Lang, Olivia (17 October 2009). 8966: 8936: 8872: 8800: 8768: 8748:. 26 September 1988. p. 6. 8728: 8698: 8642: 8575: 8550: 8520: 7881:Aldridge, Paul (24 March 2010). 7612:from the original on 26 May 2021 7375:Boomgaard, P. 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Melbourne. 13 February 2012. 10564:"National Security Policy 2012" 9146:Environmental Protection Agency 9106:Evans, Judith (24 April 2015). 8624:Maldives Meteorological Service 8508:from the original on 2 May 2024 8490: 8457: 8413: 8380: 8347: 8314: 8281: 8249: 8195: 8183:from the original on 9 May 2024 8164: 8131: 8105:Naafiz, Ali (20 October 2015). 8098: 8069: 8037: 8007: 7935: 7905: 7874: 7846: 7820:Banka, Neha (3 November 2022). 7774: 7703: 7673: 7654: 7624: 7593: 7562: 7531: 7522: 7495: 7464: 7407: 7368: 7355: 7314: 7257: 7228: 7213: 7177: 7138: 7091: 7071: 7046: 7031: 6953: 6928: 6914: 6900: 6866: 6841: 6761: 6752: 6739: 6717:"Minicoy in English dictionary" 6709: 6696: 6667: 6636: 6606: 6582: 6497: 6467: 6365: 6326: 6297: 6223: 6191: 6159: 6127: 6097: 6022: 5990: 5959: 5706:from the original on 6 May 2024 5603: 5514: 5500: 5442:List of Maldives-related topics 4441:Life expectancy in the Maldives 4298: 4050:List of mosques in the Maldives 3865: 3811:Maldives National Defence Force 3685:Law enforcement in the Maldives 3058:include bad waste disposal and 2981:as a percentage of population. 2346:The Maldives consists of 1,192 2145: 1854:Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-A'uẓam 1403:Kitāb fi āthār Mīdhu al-qādimah 1347:language is "Dhivehi Raajje", ( 878:. 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Imported food is expensive. 4758:Largest localities in Maldives 4398:Union territory of Lakshadweep 3049: 3018:Late Show with David Letterman 2989:living in tents for decades". 2948:Climate change in the Maldives 1370:Ancient history and settlement 915:least populous country in Asia 419:Speaker of the People's Majlis 102:Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa 13: 1: 18032:SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund 12574:People of the Maldive Islands 11365:National Bureau of Statistics 11301:. p. 273. Archived from 11234:Jaleel, Jana (20 July 2023). 10802:. African Studies Series 49, 10243:. 17 May 2016. Archived from 9671:"President Dr Mohamed Muizzu" 9592:Howard, Jake (8 March 2016). 9305:Wheatley, Alan (2 May 2004). 8763:years could be "catastrophic" 7323:"The Travels of Ibn Battutah" 7040:People of the Maldive Islands 6525:. African Studies Series 49, 5696:"Regional Profiles: Maldives" 5645: 3767:are also both members of the 3629:Progressive Party of Maldives 2711:Average rainfall mm (inches) 2425:Köppen climate classification 2057:began to be developed on the 2030:of the British government by 1478:A strong underlying layer of 1065: 905:The Maldives is the smallest 796: 333: 174:"State of the Mahal Dibiyat" 12543:Maldivian Linguistic Studies 12253:. Sky Sports. Archived from 12221:"SNORKELING IN THE MALDIVES" 12000:Maldives National University 11967:Maldives National University 11078:UNESCO World Heritage Centre 10760:Lyon, James (October 2003). 10128:Davis, Thomas W. D. (2011). 10097:"Human Rights and Democracy" 9996:"Maldives 2008 Constitution" 9142:"Protected Areas - Maldives" 8557:Angelo, Megan (1 May 2009). 7440:Geary, Peter (17 May 1971). 7098:Honchell, Stephanie (2018), 6881:Maldives National University 6702:Apte, Vaman Shivram (1985). 6596:27 (Colombo: 1911), 149–52. 6590:Máldivian Linguistic Studies 5186: 5177:Velana International Airport 5165:Velana International Airport 5090:Velana International Airport 5077:Velana International Airport 4612: 4574:. 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(2015). 10848:Shakoor, Athif Ibrahim. 10390:"The President's Office" 10060:Constitutional Theocracy 9416:South Pacific Commission 9241:"Sharks of the Maldives" 5893:"Gini Index coefficient" 5824:"Census Results Summary" 5597:[diʋehiɾaːd͡ʒːe] 5462: 5341: 5226:Folklore of the Maldives 5094:Island Aviation Services 5033:Life expectancy at birth 4476:Religion in the Maldives 4451:Life expectancy at birth 4419:population known as the 4282:Fish aggregating devices 4267:traditional fishing boat 4188:, and major airports in 4148:Most visitors arrive at 3946:Thiladhunmati Uthuruburi 3896:Administrative divisions 3691:Constitution of Maldives 3662:Order of Nishanizzuddeen 3613:Constitution of Maldives 3505:Politics of the Maldives 3373:wildlife of the Maldives 3294:Wildlife of the Maldives 2421:tropical monsoon climate 2381:administrative divisions 2173:Maldives were devastated 2040:Sir Muhammad Fareed Didi 1970:United Suvadive Republic 1531:Buddhism in the Maldives 1414:On the Ancient Ruins of 1122:("Necklace Islands") in 20369:Landforms of South Asia 18149:Dispute Settlement Body 18048:SAARC Secretary General 16865:Cocos (Keeling) Islands 16505:Commonwealth of Nations 16218:Archaeological cultures 15666:Cocos (Keeling) Islands 14995:Cocos (Keeling) Islands 12721:Encyclopædia Britannica 12716:2 December 2022 at the 12635:16 January 2020 at the 12604:14 January 2021 at the 12073:"Profile & History" 11900:Green, Richard (2005). 11482:Wilfred, Felix (2014). 10369:13 October 2016 at the 7667:14 January 2021 at the 7528:People's Majlis Archive 7446:gan.philliptsmall.me.uk 7113:University of Cape Town 6969:. Bradt Travel Guides. 6938:. Macquarie University. 6556:. Brill. pp. 52–. 5487:exclusive economic zone 5369:World Press Freedom Day 5216:Culture of the Maldives 5127:, which operates using 5117:Trans Maldivian Airways 4639:closely related to the 4425:Giraavaru (Kaafu Atoll) 4286:exclusive economic zone 4125:Visa policy of Maldives 4042:Tourism in the Maldives 3962:Economy of the Maldives 3826:Exclusive Economic Zone 3742:Indian Ocean Commission 3558:constitutional republic 3540:Hussain Mohamed Latheef 3499:Government and politics 3111:Plectorhinchus vittatus 2181:Indian Ocean earthquake 2078:British airfield at Gan 1920:constitutional monarchy 1888:Muhammad Mueenuddeen II 1856:, his two brothers and 1794:Constantino of Braganza 1651:Abd Aziz Al Mogadishawi 1542:Lōmāfānu is the oldest 1365:History of the Maldives 1033:Human Development Index 1005:Commonwealth of Nations 566:• 2022 census 410:Hussain Mohamed Latheef 18251:Information Technology 18246:Government Procurement 18180:Doha Development Round 18063:South Asian University 17427:Bosnia and Herzegovina 17297:Pakistan-OIC relations 16950:British Virgin Islands 16431:Science and technology 15724:Special administrative 15700:(Sovereign Base Areas) 12919: 12550:The Two Thousand Isles 12307:"Public Service Media" 11761:. 2010. 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(1999). 7053:Battutah, Ibn (2002). 6441:10.3406/arch.2005.3970 5731:The President's Office 5452:Maldives Sign Language 5389: 5319: 5297: 5294:2021 SAFF Championship 5241: 5086: 5078: 5024:Health in the Maldives 4720:Population by locality 4628: 4442: 4314: 4251: 4224:several times a week. 4134: 4090: 4059: 4046:Diving in the Maldives 3971: 3915: 3855: 3820: 3708:and Article 18 of the 3674: 3647: 3457: 3274: 3129:of fish, 5 species of 3118: 3099: 3030:University of Plymouth 2999: 2416: 2343: 2335: 2168: 2026: 2012: 2010:Sultan of the Maldives 1948: 1914: 1846:factory (trading post) 1834: 1829: 1813: 1801: 1555: 1550:, during the reign of 1400:According to the book 1308: 1153:) means "island", and 927:Chagos–Laccadive Ridge 673:$ 11.977 billion ( 621:$ 14.740 billion ( 20414:South Asian countries 19642:Sirimavo Bandaranaike 18558:Republic of the Congo 18382:Supachai Panitchpakdi 16923:Akrotiri and Dhekelia 16831:Dependent territories 16708:Saint Kitts and Nevis 16310:Religious persecution 16168:Religious nationalism 16028:European and Eurasian 15832:Countries and regions 15698:Akrotiri and Dhekelia 12918: 12763:International Futures 12589:Xavier Romero-Frias, 12313:. Ministry of Finance 12197:. 15 September 2020. 12161:"Reconsidering Talaq" 12036:Ministry of Education 11437:. 13 September 2021. 11134:"Flights to Maldives" 11104:"Entry into Maldives" 10000:constituteproject.org 9043:Gayoom, Maumoon Abdul 7638:. 27 September 2020. 7282:Paul, Ludwig (2003). 7084:12 April 2016 at the 6947:Xavier Romero-Frias, 6848:Orta, Garcia (2016). 5508:United States dollars 5495:110th largest country 5385: 5381:Maldives Constitution 5314: 5284: 5233: 5084: 5076: 4626: 4550:, such as ritualised 4440: 4312: 4249: 4132: 4121:§ Transportation 4080: 4057: 3969: 3909: 3850: 3818: 3641: 3450: 3264: 3105: 3097: 3088:Further information: 2994: 2410: 2341: 2325: 2286:Maldivian Coast Guard 2265:Ibrahim Mohamed Solih 2231:election in late 2013 2159: 2018: 2007: 1939: 1912: 1868:, the third month of 1819: 1807: 1788: 1708:introduction of Islam 1608:Sultanate of Maldives 1538: 1444:Kings of the Maldives 1321:), while the British 1298:Maldives state emblem 1084:may also derive from 1056:Names of the Maldives 986:presidential republic 943:highest natural point 931:terrestrial ecoregion 896:Ihavandhippolhu Atoll 890:stretches across the 481:Independence declared 376:presidential republic 280:and national language 20424:Western Indo-Pacific 20349:Former protectorates 20248:Eurasian Land Bridge 20089:United Arab Emirates 19312:Non-Aligned Movement 19043:United Arab Emirates 18073:SAARC Literary Award 17995:Specialised agencies 17549:OIC Resolution 10/11 17502:Non-Aligned Movement 17379:United Arab Emirates 16583:Eswatini (Swaziland) 16459:Traditional medicine 15566:United Arab Emirates 15094:United Arab Emirates 12700:29 July 2018 at the 12671:29 July 2022 at the 12659:12 June 2020 at the 12555:Hideyuki Takahashi, 12401:Maldives Independent 11877:. 18 November 2019. 11859:on 18 December 2013. 11272:on 19 September 2013 11108:Maldives Immigration 10716:"Atolls of Maldives" 10131:Human Rights in Asia 10109:on 21 September 2013 9735:"Maldives - History" 9317:on 21 September 2013 8810:(14 November 2011). 8746:Agence France-Presse 8588:The Washington Times 8433:. 18 November 2023. 8431:Press Trust of India 7786:The Maldives Journal 7758:. 11 November 2008. 7452:on 19 September 2013 7187:(23 November 2010). 6934:Kalpana Ram (1993). 6773:"The Seas of Sinbad" 6771:(July–August 2005). 6745:Battuta, Ibn (1929) 6683:University of Sydney 6675:"Maldives - Summary" 5265:prominent position. 5157:Dharavandhoo Airport 4677:Mohamed Thakurufaanu 4521: Others (0.74%) 4489: Islam (98.69%) 4318:Maldives population 3878:Freedom in the World 3090:Wildlife of Maldives 3023:Maumoon Abdul Gayoom 2958:The Island President 2261:In the 2018 election 2247:no confidence motion 2243:Mohamed Jameel Ahmed 2138:, also involved the 2084:Maumoon Abdul Gayoom 1884:British protectorate 1872:(Islamic) calendar. 1844:), or overseer of a 1820:18th-century map by 1451:Ammianus Marcellinus 1309:Maldivische Eilanden 1013:Non-Aligned Movement 984:came in 1965, and a 860:Republic of Maldives 522:Current constitution 440:Ahmed Muthasim Adnan 425:Abdul Raheem Abdulla 261:4.17528°N 73.50889°E 79:Republic of Maldives 20296: / 19018:Trinidad and Tobago 18918:St. Kitts and Nevis 18428:Antigua and Barbuda 18362:Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala 18256:Marrakesh Agreement 17628:Arab–Islamic (2023) 17077:Hissein Brahim Taha 16773:Trinidad and Tobago 16523:Antigua and Barbuda 16390:South Asian studies 15916:South Asian regions 15601:States with limited 12773:6 June 2011 at the 12757:6 July 2012 at the 12647:30 May 2023 at the 12580:Xavier Romero-Frias 12513:Excerpta Maldiviana 12179:on 10 October 2017. 11853:Elite Diving Agency 11765:on 20 November 2018 11733:on 20 November 2018 11402:Ministry of Defence 11054:on 22 November 2009 11044:Ministry of Tourism 11008:Ministry of Tourism 10976:Ministry of Tourism 10909:"Inhabited islands" 10859:. 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The Maldives and 3592:and Members of the 3572:, and appoints the 3406:blacktip reef shark 3098:Maldives soft coral 2571:Daily mean °C (°F) 2440:equatorial currents 2419:The Maldives has a 2048:national referendum 1812:, depicting workers 1790:Portuguese presence 1781:Protectorate period 1469:Indian subcontinent 1262:called the islands 866:, is a country and 257: / 19596:Gamal Abdel Nasser 19470:Bandung Conference 19430:News Agencies Pool 18588:Dominican Republic 15824:South Asian topics 14259:Kolhumadulu (Thaa) 13116:Telecommunications 12966:Towns and villages 12920: 12678:The World Factbook 12642:President's Office 12257:on 10 January 2024 11875:Corporate Maldives 11238:. 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Bombay. 12225:Snorkeling Report 12195:Stoked For Travel 12042:. February 2019. 11701:rightstracker.org 10773:978-1-74059-176-8 10379:, 13 October 2016 10141:978-1-84844-680-9 10070:978-0-674-05937-5 9923:. 11 April 2019. 9805:Facts and Details 9533:978-99915-59-11-7 9473:10.1038/srep34720 8591:. 19 April 2009. 8504:. 18 April 2024. 8177:The Times of Addu 8094:on 10 March 2016. 7685:Facts and Details 7550:on 11 August 2014 7295:978-3-447-04731-9 7246:978-92-3-201740-6 7042:. 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12775:Wayback Machine 12759:Wayback Machine 12737: 12727: 12718:Wayback Machine 12702:Wayback Machine 12673:Wayback Machine 12661:Wayback Machine 12649:Wayback Machine 12637:Wayback Machine 12626: 12621: 12606:Wayback Machine 12539:Geiger, Wilhelm 12476: 12474:Further reading 12471: 12470: 12457: 12456: 12452: 12442: 12440: 12425: 12424: 12420: 12410: 12408: 12403:. 24 May 2016. 12395: 12394: 12390: 12380: 12378: 12363: 12362: 12358: 12348: 12346: 12331: 12330: 12326: 12316: 12314: 12305: 12304: 12300: 12290: 12288: 12275: 12274: 12270: 12260: 12258: 12249: 12248: 12244: 12234: 12232: 12219: 12218: 12214: 12204: 12202: 12189: 12188: 12184: 12176: 12163: 12157: 12153: 12146: 12130: 12126: 12116: 12114: 12109:. 16 May 2023. 12101: 12100: 12096: 12086: 12084: 12071: 12070: 12066: 12052: 12050: 12046: 12031: 12027: 12026: 12022: 12009: 12007: 11994: 11993: 11989: 11976: 11974: 11961: 11960: 11956: 11947: 11945: 11941: 11930: 11926: 11925: 11921: 11914: 11898: 11894: 11884: 11882: 11869: 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10969: 10968: 10964: 10954: 10952: 10937: 10936: 10932: 10922: 10920: 10919:on 10 June 2023 10907: 10906: 10902: 10892: 10890: 10877: 10876: 10872: 10862: 10860: 10852: 10846: 10842: 10830: 10826: 10825: 10821: 10797: 10793: 10783: 10781: 10774: 10758: 10754: 10746: 10739: 10729: 10727: 10714: 10713: 10709: 10699: 10697: 10678: 10677: 10673: 10663: 10661: 10646: 10645: 10641: 10631: 10629: 10624:. 7 July 2017. 10612: 10611: 10607: 10591: 10590: 10583: 10581: 10577: 10566: 10560: 10556: 10546: 10544: 10539: 10538: 10534: 10524: 10522: 10509: 10508: 10504: 10494: 10492: 10483: 10482: 10478: 10468: 10466: 10449: 10445: 10435: 10433: 10414: 10413: 10409: 10399: 10397: 10388: 10387: 10383: 10371:Wayback Machine 10362: 10358: 10348: 10346: 10333: 10332: 10328: 10318: 10316: 10308:The Independent 10301: 10300: 10296: 10286: 10284: 10267: 10263: 10253: 10251: 10247: 10234: 10230: 10229: 10225: 10215: 10213: 10209: 10196: 10192: 10191: 10187: 10177: 10175: 10166: 10165: 10161: 10151: 10149: 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9135: 9125: 9123: 9115:Financial Times 9104: 9100: 9090: 9088: 9075: 9074: 9070: 9060: 9058: 9057:on 13 June 2006 9040: 9036: 9026: 9024: 9007: 9000: 8990: 8988: 8971: 8967: 8957: 8955: 8942: 8941: 8937: 8927: 8925: 8918:The Guilfordian 8910: 8903: 8893: 8891: 8878: 8877: 8873: 8863: 8861: 8844: 8840: 8827: 8825: 8808:Stephen, Marcus 8805: 8801: 8791: 8789: 8774: 8773: 8769: 8755: 8753: 8734: 8733: 8729: 8719: 8717: 8704: 8703: 8699: 8689: 8687: 8678: 8677: 8673: 8663: 8661: 8648: 8647: 8643: 8633: 8631: 8618: 8617: 8608: 8598: 8596: 8581: 8580: 8576: 8555: 8551: 8541: 8539: 8526: 8525: 8521: 8511: 8509: 8496: 8495: 8491: 8481: 8479: 8462: 8458: 8448: 8446: 8419: 8418: 8414: 8404: 8402: 8385: 8381: 8371: 8369: 8352: 8348: 8338: 8336: 8319: 8315: 8305: 8303: 8286: 8282: 8272: 8270: 8255: 8254: 8250: 8239:People's Majlis 8233: 8232: 8228: 8218: 8216: 8201: 8200: 8196: 8186: 8184: 8169: 8165: 8155: 8153: 8136: 8132: 8122: 8120: 8103: 8099: 8074: 8070: 8060: 8058: 8043: 8042: 8038: 8028: 8026: 8021:. 7 June 2009. 8013: 8012: 8008: 7998: 7996: 7981: 7974: 7964: 7962: 7958: 7945: 7941: 7940: 7936: 7928: 7915: 7911: 7910: 7906: 7896: 7894: 7879: 7875: 7863: 7856: 7852: 7851: 7847: 7837: 7835: 7818: 7805: 7795: 7793: 7780: 7779: 7775: 7765: 7763: 7748: 7747: 7738: 7724: 7722: 7709: 7708: 7704: 7694: 7692: 7679: 7678: 7674: 7669:Wayback Machine 7659: 7655: 7645: 7643: 7636:Maldives Travel 7630: 7629: 7625: 7615: 7613: 7598: 7594: 7584: 7582: 7567: 7563: 7553: 7551: 7536: 7532: 7527: 7523: 7513: 7511: 7500: 7496: 7486: 7484: 7469: 7465: 7455: 7453: 7438: 7434: 7424: 7422: 7413: 7412: 7408: 7398: 7396: 7389: 7373: 7369: 7360: 7356: 7346: 7344: 7319: 7315: 7305: 7303: 7296: 7280: 7273: 7262: 7258: 7247: 7233: 7229: 7218: 7214: 7200: 7198: 7182: 7178: 7168: 7166: 7159: 7143: 7139: 7125: 7123: 7119: 7104: 7096: 7092: 7086:Wayback Machine 7076: 7072: 7065: 7051: 7047: 7036: 7032: 7022: 7020: 7003: 6996: 6986: 6984: 6977: 6958: 6954: 6946: 6942: 6933: 6929: 6920: 6919: 6915: 6906: 6905: 6901: 6891: 6889: 6875:"Dhivehiraajje" 6871: 6867: 6860: 6846: 6842: 6829: 6827: 6820: 6806: 6805: 6798: 6788: 6786: 6766: 6762: 6757: 6753: 6744: 6740: 6730: 6728: 6715: 6714: 6710: 6701: 6697: 6687: 6685: 6673: 6672: 6668: 6658: 6656: 6641: 6637: 6627: 6625: 6612: 6611: 6607: 6587: 6583: 6573: 6571: 6564: 6548: 6544: 6520: 6513: 6502: 6498: 6488: 6486: 6481:. 30 May 2014. 6473: 6472: 6468: 6458: 6456: 6421: 6396: 6386: 6384: 6371: 6370: 6366: 6356: 6354: 6331: 6327: 6317: 6315: 6307: 6303: 6302: 6298: 6288: 6286: 6282: 6276: 6265: 6259: 6258: 6254: 6244: 6242: 6229: 6228: 6224: 6214: 6212: 6197: 6196: 6192: 6182: 6180: 6176: 6169: 6165: 6164: 6160: 6150: 6148: 6133: 6132: 6128: 6118: 6116: 6103: 6102: 6098: 6084: 6082: 6061: 6054: 6044: 6042: 6041:on 8 March 2010 6027: 6023: 6013: 6011: 5996: 5995: 5991: 5981: 5979: 5964: 5960: 5950: 5948: 5944: 5931: 5927: 5926: 5922: 5912: 5910: 5891: 5890: 5886: 5876: 5874: 5859: 5858: 5847: 5837: 5835: 5822: 5821: 5817: 5807: 5805: 5786: 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Nasheed 3633:UN Human Rights 3580:. 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