61. Maldives - GEOGRAPHY maldives Table of Contents. Physiography. maldives consists of approximately 1200 coral islands grouped in a double chain of twentyseven atolls. http://countrystudies.us/maldives/2.htm

GEOGRAPHY Maldives Table of Contents Physiography Maldives consists of approximately 1,200 coral islands grouped in a double chain of twenty-seven atolls. Composed of live coral reefs and sand bars, these atolls are situated atop a submarine ridge 960 kilometers long that rises abruptly from the depths of the Indian Ocean and runs from north to south. Only near the southern end of this natural coral barricade do two open passages permit safe ship navigation from one side of the Indian Ocean to the other through the territorial waters of Maldives. For administrative purposes the Maldives government organized these atolls into nineteen administrative divisions. Most atolls consist of a large, ring-shaped coral reef supporting numerous small islands. Islands average only one to two square kilometers in area, and lie between one and 1.5 meters above mean sea level. The highest island is situated at three meters above sea level. Maldives has no hills or rivers. Although some larger atolls are approximately fifty kilometers long from north to south, and thirty kilometers wide from east to west, no individual island is longer than eight kilometers. Each atoll has approximately five to ten inhabited islands; the uninhabited islands of each atoll number approximately twenty to sixty. Several atolls, however, consist of one large, isolated island surrounded by a steep coral beach. The most notable example of this type of atoll is the large island of Fua Mulaku situated in the middle of the Equatorial Channel.

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Home Maldives Geography An archipelago of 1190 islands, formed in a collection of 26 beautiful atolls and spread over the Indian Ocean constitutes Maldives. It stretches from the North to South for over 820 kms, and from East to West for about 120 kms. Atoll Formation An atoll is best described as a series of concentric layers, with a strong reef constituting the outermost layer. This reef is composed of coral debris and living coral. This strong reef provides a protective barrier against rough seas. The Islands set at a distance and parallel to this reef, have their own protective fringe of reef. A break in this coral fringe allows you access to the calmer waters which form the lagoons. Explore Maldives Fast Facts Geography History Culture and People Tourism Shopping ... Male

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Home World Map Rankings Countries from A to Z A B C D ... Z Source: www.exchange-rates.org World Asia Maldives (Facts) Maldives - Geography (Facts) Location: Southern Asia, group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India Geographic coordinates: 3 15 N, 73 00 E Map references: Asia Area: total: 300 sq km water: sq km land: 300 sq km Area - comparative: about 1.7 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 644 km Maritime claims: measured from claimed archipelagic straight baselines exclusive economic zone: 200 nm contiguous zone: 24 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: tropical; hot, humid; dry, northeast monsoon (November to March); rainy, southwest monsoon (June to August) Terrain: flat, with white sandy beaches Elevation extremes: lowest point: Indian Ocean m highest point: unnamed location on Wilingili island in the Addu Atoll 2.4 m Natural resources: fish Land use: arable land: 13.33% permanent crops: 16.67% other: 70% (2001) Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: low level of islands makes them very sensitive to sea level rise Environment - current issues: depletion of freshwater aquifers threatens water supplies; global warming and sea level rise; coral reef bleaching

64. Maldives : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, Transport maldives geography, People, Policy, Government, Economy, Communication, Transportation, Military http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/infopays/wfb.php3?CODEPAYS=MLD

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Facts The Maldives Transportation Communication ... Male' the Capital City - Nation of islands A string of “pearls” scattered over a carpet that is the deep blue Indian Ocean - the first glimpse you get of this fascinating atoll formation confirms two unique aspects of the Republic of Maldives: not only does it consist of the most beautiful tropical islands, but 99% of its 90.000 km² surface area is covered by the sea. 1,190 islands are spread over 26 atolls natural atolls, ring-like coral formations enclosing a lagoon, which gives the Maldives its unique appearance. They stretch for about 820 km from North to South, 130 km from East to West at the widest point and do not exceed a length of 4.5 miles or an altitude of 6 feet above sea level. No more than 200 islands are inhabited, another 87 islands are dedicated as tourist resorts and the rest are all uninhabited islands, some of which are used for drying fish or other agricultural activities. The capital Malé, the seat of government and the centre of trade, commerce, business, health and education, is located at the southern tip of the northern portion of Male’ atoll, a small island buzzing with the sounds and activities of about 75.000 people which is about one third of the population of the Maldives.

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Country Ranks Introduction History Geography People Government Gov. Leaders ... [TOP] Maldives History http://workmall.com/wfb2001/maldives/maldives_history_index.html Source: The Library of Congress Country Studies MALDIVES IS AN ISOLATED nation and is among the smallest and poorest countries in the world. In olden times, the islands provided the main source of cowrie shells, then used as currency throughout Asia and parts of the East African coast. Moreover, historically Maldives has had a strategic importance because of its location on the major marine routes of the Indian Ocean. Maldives' nearest neighbors are Sri Lanka and India, both of which have had cultural and economic ties with Maldives for centuries. Although under nominal Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences after the sixteenth century, Maldivians were left to govern themselves under a long line of sultans and occasionally sultanas. Maldives gained independence in 1965. The British, who had been Maldives' last colonial power, continued to maintain an air base on the island of Gan in the southernmost atoll until 1976. The British departure in 1976 almost immediately triggered foreign speculation about the future of the air base; the Soviet Union requested use of the base, but Maldives refused. The greatest challenge facing the republic in the early 1990s was the need for rapid economic development and modernization, given the country's limited resource base in fishing and tourism. Concern was also evident over a projected long-term rise in sea level, which would prove disastrous to the low-lying coral islands.

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Applied Language Solutions offer quality language translation services for all applications, including website, medical and legal translations Email: enquiries@appliedlanguage.com FREE QUOTE SERVICES RESOURCES ... HOME PAGE Information For Maldives Introduction Geography People Government ... Country Flag Popular Pages Business Translation Free Translation Tools Free website translation Language Identifier Currency Converter Free Translation Information Translation Articles Submit An Article Language Directory Country Guides ... Z Geography Of Maldives Location Southern Asia, group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India Geographic coordinates 3 15 N, 73 00 E Map references asia Area total: 300 sq km water: sq km land: 300 sq km Area comparative about 1.7 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries km Coastline 644 km Maritime claims measured from claimed archipelagic straight baselines exclusive economic zone: 200 nm contiguous zone: 24 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate tropical; hot, humid; dry, northeast monsoon (November to March); rainy, southwest monsoon (June to August)

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BUBL LINK Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus Countries ... Z Maldives Titles Descriptions CIA World Factbook 2003: Maldives Ethnologue Language Database: Maldives Library of Congress Country Studies: Maldives Maldives Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 2003 ... World Travel Guide: Maldives Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk CIA World Factbook 2003: Maldives Basic reference information about the Maldives, including details of geography, people, economy, government, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. Geographical information includes area, population, flag, maps, high and low points, co-ordinates, boundary length, border countries, climate, land use and natural resources. Author: CIA Subjects: maldives DeweyClass: Resource type: document Ethnologue Language Database: Maldives A catalogue of all the languages and dialects spoken in the Maldives, with details of the numbers of speakers of each language. Also some demographic data such as rates of literacy, blindness and deafness. Author: Summer Institute of Linguistics Subjects: maldives DeweyClass: Resource type: document Library of Congress Country Studies: Maldives Detailed handbook describing the history of the Maldives and analysing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. Particular attention is given to the people who make up the society, their origins, dominant beliefs and values, common interests and the issues on which they are divided, and their attitudes toward each other and toward their social system and political order.

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Country List World Factbook Home The World Factbook Maldives Introduction Maldives Background: The Maldives was long a sultanate, first under Dutch and then under British protection. It became a republic in 1968, three years after independence. Since 1978, President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM - currently in his sixth term in office - has dominated the islands' political scene. Following riots in the capital Male in August 2004, the president and his government have pledged to embark upon democratic reforms, including a more representative political system and expanded political freedoms. Tourism and fishing are being developed on the archipelago. Geography Maldives Location: Southern Asia, group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India Geographic coordinates: 3 15 N, 73 00 E Map references: Asia Area: total: 300 sq km land: 300 sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: about 1.7 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 644 km Maritime claims: measured from claimed archipelagic straight baselines territorial sea: 12 nm contiguous zone: 24 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm Climate: tropical; hot, humid; dry, northeast monsoon (November to March); rainy, southwest monsoon (June to August)

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Friday, 23 September 2005 09:38 pm (Local Time) Select Language: Home About MTPB Environment Friendly Tourism Photo Gallery ... Travel Agents Destination Maldives... a Nation of Islands Destination... Maldives Fast facts Geography History Culture ... Festivals Getting Here Where to Stay Things to Do Home Destination Maldives Atoll Formation The atolls of the Maldives are formed from coral structures, separated by lagoons. The atolls are in fact part of a greater structure known as the Laccadives-Chagos Ridge, which stretches over 2000 kilometres. The islands are low lying with the highest point at approximately 8 feet above sea level. 'Faru' or ring-shaped reef structures form the atolls and these reefs provide natural defense against wind and wave action, on these delicate islands. Industry News 14 September 2005 :: Maldives to attempt a world dive record! 13 September 2005 :: Maldives Road show in Germany 07 September 2005 :: Maldives Promotion in India! 07 September 2005 :: Maldives Runners up for the favourite island – by the Conde’ Nast Readers Awards 2005 10 August 2005 :: Tourism Minister Meets the Tour Operators Related Links Ministry of Tourism Local Weather Update Contact Us MTPB Webmaster

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