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Maldives
Also Known As Republic of Maldives
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The Maldives is an archipelagic country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean near the southeastern boundary of the Arabian Sea, southwest of India and Sri Lanka. It gained independence from the United Kingdom on 26 July 1965. Its capital is Male.
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Population2024 estimate, from the Maldives' own Wikipedia infobox; the 2022 census recorded 515,132. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearThe Maldives gained independence from the United Kingdom on 26 July 1965. Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Maldives (Wikipedia)
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Male
1. Maldives (Wikipedia)
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298 km2
1. Maldives (Wikipedia)
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601,269
1. Maldives (Wikipedia)
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26 July 1965
1. Maldives (Wikipedia)
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an archipelagic country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean
1. Maldives (Wikipedia)
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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
Male (Wikipedia)
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Male is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 211,908 in 2022
Male (Wikipedia)
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Male is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 211,908 in 2022
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