Maldives

Where is it?

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Geography

    

Continent:
 Asia
Area:
 300 sq km OR 116 sq mi
Coastline:
 644 km OR 400 mi
Elevation extremes:
 lowest point: 0 m OR 0 ft
highest point: 2 m OR 7 ft

    

Population

    

Population:
 363,657 (2010)
Population growth rate:
 1.69% (2010)
Population density:
 1,212 per sq km OR 3,140 per sq mi
Urban vs Rural Population:
 Urban: 45.50%
Rural: 54.50%
Life Expectancy:
 74.45 (2010)
Infant Mortality:
 27.45 (2010)
Birth Rate:
 22 per 1000 (2010)
Death Rate:
 3.5 per 1000 (2010)
Overall Literacy:
 99% (2010)
Male Literacy:
 99% (2010)
Female Literacy:
 99% (2010)

    

Government

    

Capital:
 Malé
Official Language(s):
 Dhivehi

    

Economy

    

GDP Per Capita:
 $12,400
Currency:
 Maldivian rufiyaa

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