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The Maldives is a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean. What country is it located south-south-westof?

India.

The Maldives were long a sultanate and under British protection. But under the protection of what other country were the Maldives before the British?

The Netherlands. The Maldives became a republic in 1968.

Three years after independence, the Maldives became a republic. In what year did this happen?

1968.

It's no joke, but the official highest point on the Maldives is 2.4 meter. It's an unnamed location on an island in the Addu Atoll. What is the name of this island?

Wilingili.

There are 1,190 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls in the Maldives. How many islands are inhabited or have tourist atolls?

200 Inhabited islands plus 80 with tourist resorts.

What is the official local long form name for the Maldives?

Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa.

When do the people on the Maldives celebrate Independence Day?

26 July.

The president is both the Chief of State and Head of Government in the Maldives. Who became president on 11 November 1978 and was still president in February 2001?

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

What is the largest industry on the Maldives?

Tourism. Tourism is the main industry. Fishing is the second leading sector.

The flag of the Maldives is red with a large green rectangle in the center bearing a vertical crescent. What is the color of this crescent?

White.