Maldives
Asia · Southern Asia
- Capital
- Malé
Famous for
- Animal Manta ray
- Food Mas huni
- Festival Eid
- Landmark Vaadhoo bioluminescent beach
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
The Maldives has 1,192 islands but only about 298 km² of dry land.
Capital: Malé
Malé's airport sits on a separate island, Hulhulé, linked to the capital by the Sinamalé Bridge.
Flag
The Maldives removed a black-and-white striped hoist from its flag in 1965.
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