Maldives: Introdução

Total Population: 523,787

Natural Increase: 0.4%

Density: 1,738 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 41.5%

Ethnic Origins: The country is comprised of South Indians, Sinhalese and Arabs. The largest ethnic group is the Dhivehis, native to the region of the Maldive Islands. In addition to the 84% Maldivian nationals, 16% of the population are foreign nationals (mainly Bangleshi, Indian and Sri Lankan). (National Statistics Office)

Official Language: Dhivehi

Other Languages Spoken: English

Business Language(s): English

Religion: Muslims (Sunni).

Literacy Rate: 96.3%

Area: 300 km²

Type of State: Presidential Republic. 

Type of Economy: Lower-middle-income economy.
Tourism and fishing are the dominant sectors; high risk of natural disasters.

HDI*: 0.706/1

HDI (World Rank): 104/188

Telephone Code:
To call from The Maldives, dial 00
To call The Maldives, dial +960

Internet Suffix: .mv

Telephone Lines: 7.1 per 100 Inhabitants

Internet Users: 38.9 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 100% of the Population