• Full name: Republic of Maldives
• Population: 311,100 (UN, 2008)
• Capital: Male
• Area: 298 sq km (115 sq miles)
• Major language: Divehi
• Major religion: Islam
• Life expectancy: 68 years (men), 69 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 rufiyaa = 100 laari
• Main exports: Fish
• GNI per capita: US $3,200 (World Bank, 2007)
• Internet domain: .mv
• International dialling code: +960