Maldives
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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 economy is supported mainly by tourism and fishing.
| ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa
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| Capital | Malé |
| Government | Republic |
| Language | Maldivian (official) |
| President | Abdulla Yameen |
| Area | 115 sq. mi. |
| Population 2012 | 328,536 |
| GDP 2011 | $2.841 billion |
| GDP per capita | $8,731 |
| Currency | Maldivian rufiyaa |
The country was a British protectorate, but has been independent since 1965.