| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | MVISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | MDVISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | MaleGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AsiaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | MaldivesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of MaldivesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | Dhivehi RaajjeCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | the origin of the name is obscure but may derive from the Sanskrit word maladvipa, meaning "garland of islands;" the local name, Dhivehi Raajje, means "land of the Dhivehi people" in the local languageCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 26 July 1965 (from the UK)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 26 July (1965)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Hussain Mohamed LATHEEF (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | MVRISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | RufiyaaISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 21ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Addu City / Faadhippolhu / Felidhu Atoll / Fuvammulah / Hahdhunmathi / Kolhumadulu / Male / Male Atoll / Mulaku Atoll / North Ari Atoll / North Huvadhu Atoll / North Maalhosmadulu / North Miladhunmadulu / North Nilandhe Atoll / North Thiladhunmathi / South Ari Atoll / South Huvadhu Atoll / South Maalhosmadulu / South Miladhunmadulu / South Nilandhe Atoll / South ThiladhunmathiISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | coconut palm, yellowfin tunaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Gaumee Salaam" (National Salute); lyrics/music: Mohamed Jameel DIDI/Wannakuwattawaduge DON AMARADEVA; history: lyrics adopted 1948, music adopted 1972; the anthem has seven verses, but only the first two are commonly usedCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | red, green, whiteCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Maldives; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: unknownCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
the origin of the name is obscure but may derive from the Sanskrit word maladvipa , meaning "garland of islands;" the local name, Dhivehi Raajje, means "land of the Dhivehi people" in the local language
description: red with a large green rectangle in the center and a vertical white crescent moon centered on the rectangle meaning: red stands for those who have sacrificed their lives to defend the country, green for peace and prosperity, and the white crescent is a symbol of Islam
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
