Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a state with 1,200 islands in the Indian Ocean. It is located in the south of India and approximately 750 kilometers southwest of Sri Lanka. Area; 297,8 km². It is foreseen that it will be flooded during the century due to global climate changes. The Capital is Malé.
Maldives Islands Area Code: +960
Maldive Islands Currency: Maldives Rufi
Cities of the Maldives Islands
Male, Gan, Eydhafushi, Felidhoo, Manadhoo, Funadhoo, Ulygoofaaru, Farukolhufunadhoo, Magoodhoo, Midu, Dhidhdhoo, Kudahuvadhoo, Kulhudhuffushi, Hithadhoo, Mahibadhoo, Mula, Naifaru, Nolhivaranfaru, Thinadhoo, Ugoofaaru, Veymandhoo, Veymandoo, Villingili.
Economy of the Maldives Islands
Tourism and fishing are the two main components of the Maldivian economy. Shipping, banking and transportation are also growing rapidly.
The Maldive economy of fishing is built entirely on fishing and other seafood for centuries. Fishing is the main occupation of the people of the country, and the work on the development of the fisheries sector is a particular priority of the government.
Home industry, the development of the tourism sector has also accelerated the development of domestic industrial products such as traditional woven wire mesh, woodwork, handicrafts and rope making. The sectors such as printing, PVC pipe construction, brick construction, marine engine repair, apparel manufacturing and drinking water bottling have been developing recently.
Products Exported to Maldives
Fresh Fish, Non-fillet Frozen Fish and Processed Fish.
Maldives Islands's Import Products
Refined Oil, Other Furniture, Timber Wood, Aircraft Parts and Concentrated Milk.
Countries Exported to Maldives Islands
Sri Lanka, Thailand, France, United States and Germany.
Maldives Islands Imports Countries
China, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, India and Sri Lanka.
Nations in the Maldives
South Indians, Sinhalali, Arabs.
Maldiv Adaları’nın İthalat Yaptığı Ülkeler
Çin, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri, Singapur, Hindistan ve Sri Lanka.
Maldiv Adaları’nda Yaşayan Milletler
Güney Hindistanlılar, Sinhalalılar, Araplar.
Maldiv Adaları’nda Konuşulan Diller
Diller; Maldiv Dhivehi (Sinhala lehçesi), İngilizce.