Maldives: flag, capital and key facts
The Maldives is a country in Asia whose capital is Malé. It covers 298 km², making it the 186th largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 540,544, 166th in the world. It shares no land border with any other country. Official currency: Rufiyaa (MVR).
Key facts about the Maldives
| Capital | Malé |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 540,544 (rank 166) |
| Land area | 298 km² (rank 186) |
| Currency | Rufiyaa (MVR) |
| GDP per capita | 12,000 USD |
| Main languages | Dhivehi, English |
| ISO 3166-1 code | MV |
Which countries border the Maldives?
The Maldives shares no land border with any other country.
Play with the Maldives on Flagdle
The Maldives is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Malé” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.