The Maldives - Quick facts
Population:
298,970 (2006 est., ADB*)
Capital: Malé
No. of islands: 1,190
No. of inhabited: 200
Resorts: 92
Political Status:
Independent Republic
GDP (PPP)
$1.708 billion (2008 estimate, IMF*)
GDP (PPP)
$4,950 per capita (2008 estimate, IMF*)
Time: GMT +5.00hrs
Human Development Index (2007)
0.741 (medium)
International Airports:
Malé Int'l Airport,
Gan Int'l Airport
Major industries: Tourism, Fishing
Electricity: 240 AC
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* ADB - Asian Development Bank
* IMF - International Monetary Fund
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