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Southern Asia

Maldives

Malé · 528 k · MVR

Maldives

Republic of the Maldives

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The flattest and lowest country on Earth — its highest natural point is under 2.5 m.

Capital: Malé
Population: 527,799
Area: 300 km²
Density: 1759.3 / km²
Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR .ރ)
Language: Maldivian
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Religion: Sunni Islam

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Island nation — no land neighbours.

Flag — Red field with a green rectangle and a white crescent.

Outline — A chain of atoll dots strung southwest of India.

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