| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | MV, MDV (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of the Maldives |
| Capital city | Malé |
| Continent | Asia |
| Member of | United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation |
| Population | 515,122 (2022) |
| Total area | 300 km2 |
| Highest point | Mount Villingili on Villingili (5 m, 16 ft) |
| Lowest point | Indian Ocean |
| GDP per capita | $ 10964 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ, MVR) |
| Calling code | +960 |
| Internet TLD | .mv |