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Maldives: capital, population, borders and facts
Maldives is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Male. Maldives has no land borders, so it is an island country or is otherwise separated from its neighbours by water.
| Capital city | Male |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Land neighbours | None (it has no land borders) |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Maldives
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Maldives?
The capital of Maldives is Male.
Which countries border Maldives?
Maldives has no land borders.
Is Maldives landlocked?
No, Maldives is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Maldives
In Maldives, traffic drives on the left and plug types D and G. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Maldives travel basics page.
Put what you know about Maldives to the test
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- Capital: the capital of Maldives is Male. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Maldives has no land neighbours, so practise the shapes of islands and coastlines in the country outline quiz or trace a flight over the map in Overflown.
- Population: Compare country sizes in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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