National flag of Maldives

The official name of Maldives (MDV) is Republic of Maldives and consists of Red and white flag colors. The capital city of Maldives is Male. Maldives has the total estimated population as of 2021 is 341,256 or 341.3 K based on 20 states, 21 cities. The independence day is celebrated on July 26, 1965 and the founder of Maldives is Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari.

341,256
(341.3 K)

Population

300.0 km2
(115.8306 sqm)

Area

Asia

Continent

UTC+05:00

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About Maldives Flag

Maldives flag
Maldives Flag Colors   Red
  White
Meaning of Maldives flag colors

A green flag with red borders and a white crescent in the center was adopted in 1965. The three colors precisely mean:
Green: prosperity and peace.
Red: color of Maldives’ initial flag
White: the crescent is the symbol of Islam.
Proportion 2:3
Proportion (decimals) 1.5
Flag Adoption Date July 25, 1965

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Facts About Maldives

Country Name Maldives
Official Name Republic of Maldives
Capital Male
Demonym Maldivan
Dialing Code 960
Country Code MV/MDV
Currencies Rufiyaa (ރ.)
TLDs .mv
Area 300.0 km2
115.8306 sq mi
Coordinates 3.25, 73.0
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Religions Christian 0.5%, Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 98.5%, Other religions 1%
Major Languages Divehi; Dhivehi; Maldivian (dv)
Country name in Hindi मालदीव
Country name in Arabic المالديف
Country name in French Maldives
Country name in Italian Maldive
Country name in Spanish Maldivas
Country name in Japanese モルディブ
Independence Day July 26, 1965
Founding Father Abu Al-Barakat Yusuf Al-Barbari
National Anthem (Lyricist) Mohamed Jameel Didi
National Anthem (Composer) Pandit Wannakuwattawaduge Don Amaradeva)
National Animal Yellowfin Tuna
National Flower Pink Rose
National Bird White-Breasted Waterhen
National Dish / Food Garuthiya - And Fish Dishes
National Motto لدولة المحلديبية (State of the Mahal Dibiyat)
National Sport Football (Soccer)
National Libraries National Library Of The Maldives
National Library Cities Galolhu Malé
National Airline Maldivian
Total No. of Universities 4
Number of Provinces/States 20 (Twenty)
Number of Cities 21 (Twenty One)
Number of Airports 13 (Thirteen)
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/maldives
Source: Government of the Maldives and other.

Provinces/States (20)

Cities (21)

Airports (13)
Neighboring Countries of Maldives