Republic of the Maldives
Maldives
MV Capital: Malé 4.175° N, 73.508° E
Overview
The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is an archipelagic country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean, near the southeastern boundary of the Arabian Sea. The Maldives is located southwest of India and Sri Lanka, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland. The Maldives' chain of 26 atolls stretches across the equator from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Capital
- Malé
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR, .ރ)
- Languages
- Maldivian
- Population
- 515,696
- Area
- 300 km²
- Calling code
- +960
- Time zones
- UTC+05:00
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .mv
- People are called
- Maldivan
Weather by month in Malé
The warmest month is May with average highs of 29.5°C, and the coolest is Jan with average lows of 25.6°C. Most rain falls in Jan (about 495 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.6°C | 25.6°C | 495 mm | Warm |
| Feb | 28.2°C | 26.8°C | 65 mm | Hot |
| Mar | 28.9°C | 27°C | 249 mm | Hot |
| Apr | 29.3°C | 27.4°C | 96 mm | Hot |
| May | 29.5°C | 27.4°C | 193 mm | Hot |
| Jun | 29.4°C | 27.7°C | 62 mm | Hot |
| Jul | 29.3°C | 27.2°C | 152 mm | Hot |
| Aug | 28.7°C | 27°C | 59 mm | Hot |
| Sep | 28.9°C | 26.8°C | 66 mm | Hot |
| Oct | 28.8°C | 27°C | 324 mm | Hot |
| Nov | 28.3°C | 27.1°C | 248 mm | Hot |
| Dec | 28.1°C | 26.3°C | 183 mm | Hot |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +960 |
|---|
Popular apps
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Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Maldives
- MaldivianQ2
- Maldivian Air Taxi8Q
- Maldivo AirlinesML
Where to book flights and hotels
History
The history of the Maldives is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent and surrounding areas in South Asia and the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is formed of 26 natural atolls, comprising 1,194 islands.
Source: Wikipedia