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| − | The '''Maldives''' is a small [[archipelago]] nation located in the [[Indian Ocean]], south of [[India]]. Its closest neighbor is [[Sri Lanka]], and its capital is Malé. The nation is officially [[Islamic]], and non-Muslims are not permitted to be citizens. | + | The '''Maldives''' is a small [[archipelago]] nation located in the [[Indian Ocean]], south of [[India]]. Its closest neighbor is [[Sri Lanka]], and its capital is Malé. The nation is officially [[Islamic]], and non-Muslims are not permitted to be citizens. The economy is supported mainly by tourism and fishing. |
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| + | The country was a British protectorate, but has been independent since 1965. | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | *[http://www.maldivesinfo.gov.mv/home/index.php Official website] | ||
| + | *[http://www.maldives-ethnography.com/ Maldives Ethnography] | ||
[[Category:Asian Countries]] | [[Category:Asian Countries]] | ||
Revision as of 16:02, March 12, 2008
The Maldives is a small archipelago nation located in the Indian Ocean, south of India. Its closest neighbor is Sri Lanka, and its capital is Malé. The nation is officially Islamic, and non-Muslims are not permitted to be citizens. The economy is supported mainly by tourism and fishing.
The country was a British protectorate, but has been independent since 1965.