Maldives Latest News
Recently, the first round of negotiations for the India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully.
About Maldives
- Location: It is an island country of South Asia located in the Arabian Sea region of the Indian Ocean.
- It is located about 700 km (430 mi) off the coast of mainland Asia and to the southwest of India.
- It has over 1,110 islands grouped into a double chain of 26 atolls.
- Capital City: Male
Geographical Features of Maldives
- Topography: The topography of each of the islands vary from mostly sand to marshy wetlands.
- It is separated from Lakshadweep by the Eight Degree Channel, a crucial sea route for India’s maritime movement.
- Coral Reefs: It is home to the 7th largest coral reef system in the world, contributing 3.14% of global reef area.
- The average height of the islands does not exceed 1.7 m above mean sea level.
- Gan is the country’s largest island and is located in the Laamu Atoll.
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Last updated on Sep, 2026
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