Maldives
Full name:
Republic of Maldives
Population:
324,000 (UN, 2012)
Capital:
Male
Area:
298 sq km (115 sq miles)
Major language:
Divehi
Major religion:
Islam
Life expectancy:
76 years (men), 79 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit:
1 rufiyaa = 100 laari
Main exports:
Fish
GNI per capita:
US $5,720 (World Bank, 2011)
Internet domain:
.mv
International dialing code:
+960