Located in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives, also called the Republic of Maldives, is an Asian nation. Situated approximately 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) away from the Asian continent, it is near Sri Lanka and India. There are about 427,756 people living there. The capital and largest city is Malé. Because of its strategic location, it is referred to be the “King’s Island” in tradition. Dhivehi, often known as Maldivian, is the common and official language. Since the mid-12th century, Islam has been the predominant religion.
The nation’s capital is Malé. Approximately 133,412 people live there, and its total area is 9.27 square kilometres. The city is made up of various islands, some of which are under the control of the Malé City Council and one of which is the island housing the airport.
In the Maldives lies an island called Fuvahmulah City. In the city, people speak a distinct dialect of Dhivehi.
Hithadhoo is home to a large number of administrative buildings. The village is located on the island bearing the same name, which is the westernmost point of Addu Atoll (formerly Seenu Atoll). Hithadhoo is Addu City’s most populous district in terms of population. Furthermore, Hithadhoo has more people living on it than any other Maldivian administrative island.
