ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ
Maldives
About Maldives
This Maldives guide uses seven dated records from UNESCO, the Maldives Monetary Authority, the Commonwealth, FAO, UNEP, and the World Bank. Its six themes provide source-aware English practice about a fisheries profile, Baa Atoll, Dhivehi, the rufiyaa, and coral-reef vocabulary. Each lesson keeps a source, a narrow claim, and a date together.
Quick Facts
Capital
Malé
Population
540,544
Region
Asia · Southern Asia
Currency
Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Languages linked on SubLearn
This list shows linked languages, not every language spoken in the country.
English
Did You Know?
UNESCO designated Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve in 2011.
The Maldives Monetary Authority identifies the Maldivian rufiyaa as the currency of Maldives.
The Commonwealth profile lists Dhivehi among the languages of Maldives.
Famous Landmarks
Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve
A lesson about UNESCO’s 2011 designation record.
Cuisine
A fisheries profile
A lesson about FAO’s country-profile record, not a recipe or dining advice.
Music & Arts
Traditional Arts
Events & Festivals
A UNESCO programme record
A lesson about a programme listing, not an event schedule.
Travel Phrases
Computer-generated pronunciation. Voice availability depends on the language; this is not a reviewed Omani recording.
Assalaamu alaikum
as-sa-laa-mu a-lai-kum
Hello
Shukuriyaa
shu-ku-ri-yaa
Thank you
Lifestyle & Customs
Dhivehi in a country profile
A lesson about a language listing in the Commonwealth profile.
Etiquette Tips
A country profile cannot tell you which greeting, language, or degree of formality one person prefers. Begin politely, speak clearly, and follow the preference of the person you meet.
Economy
The Maldivian rufiyaa
A source-bound lesson about the currency record, not exchange-rate advice.
Explore more countries in Southern Asia
Learn English to connect with Maldives
Start learning English with videos, exercises, and AI-powered tools on SubLearn.
Start Learning