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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.
The country was a British protectorate, but has been independent since 1965.
==Links==
*[http://www.maldivesinfo.gov.mv/home/index.php Official website]
*[http://www.maldives-ethnography.com/ Maldives Ethnography]
[[Category:Asian Countries]]
[[Category:Asian Countries]]