The Maldives Fact Sheet
- Country: Maldives
- Area: 298 km²
- Capital: Male
- Population: 270,101 inhabitants
- Language: Dhivehi
- Religion: 100% Sunni Muslims
- Form of Government: Presidential Republic
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Useful Information about the Maldives
- Currency: Rufiyaa
- International dialing code: 00960
- International vehicle registration code: MV
- Driving side: left
- Entry documents: Passport with visa
- Vaccination required: No
- Electric current: 230V
- Measurement units: metric decimal
- Time zones: +5
- Fixed-date holidays: March 20 National Day, July 27 Independence Day (independence granted with France under the Evian agreements), November 11 Republic Day (founded in 1968), November 3 Victory Day (liberation from Sri Lanka in 1988).
- Climate: hot and humid. April is the hottest month although February and March are the driest and sunniest. The climate becomes pleasant thanks to the constant presence of the monsoon breeze.
- Average temperatures: 27.4°C (26.5°C in winter, 27.5°C in summer)
- Transport: The national airline, Air Maldives, operates regular flights. The islands are so small that transportation means are not necessary but to visit them dhoni boats, made from coconut tree wood (which are very safe), can be rented.
- Airports: Male
