Capital Male Population 529,676 Surface 298 sq km Languages Maldivian Dhivehi UTC offset UTC+5 Currency Rufiyaa (MVR)
Source: Worldometer [2025]
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| Capital | Male |
| Population | 529,676 |
| Surface | 298 sq km |
| Languages | Maldivian Dhivehi |
| UTC offset | UTC+5 |
| Currency | Rufiyaa (MVR) |
Source: Worldometer [2025]
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