Maldives is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of American Samoa.

How large and how populated is Maldives?

Maldives covers approximately 298 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 515,132, recorded for 2,022. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

What kind of physical setting does Maldives have?

Maldives is associated with the Tropical climate zone and has a recorded elevation of approximately 2 meters above sea level. These facts do not describe every local landscape detail, but they do provide a useful high-level picture of the environmental setting in which the location sits.

Which countries or regions are associated with Maldives?

Maldives is associated with the following country or countries: Maldives. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Alif Dhaal Atoll, Baa Atoll, South Maalhosmadulu Atoll. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Maldives?

The official name of Maldives is Republic of Maldives, and its native name is ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Maldives?

Maldives is associated with the following language codes: dv, en, and with the time zone Indian/Maldives. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Maldives?

Maldives is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

Is Maldives defined as an island location?

Yes. Maldives is classified as an island location. Island geography often gives a place a more distinct environmental and spatial profile, which can also influence how protected areas are distributed and understood.

What are the main country facts for Maldives?

For Maldives, the capital is Malé, the largest city is Malé, and the associated currency code is MVR. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Maldives in geographic datasets?

Maldives is identified by the ISO code MV and the country code MV. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Maldives?

Maldives is associated with the following region or regions: Alif Dhaal Atoll, Baa Atoll, South Maalhosmadulu Atoll. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Maldives National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas for Island Discovery

The Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, presents a unique geographic landscape with its low-lying atolls. This atlas provides a structured entry point to discovering the country's national parks and protected natural areas. Users can explore the mapped boundaries of conservation sites, understand their geographic distribution across the archipelago, and gain insights into the regional park geography. Navigate the intricate marine protected areas and island ecosystems that define the protected lands of the Maldives.

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Discover National Parks and Protected Areas in Maldives: An Atlas of Indian Ocean Conservation

Discover the protected areas and marine conservation sites within the Maldives, an archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean known for its unique atoll geography and critical tropical marine ecosystems. Use the country view to navigate through the geographic distribution of these valuable protected landscapes, offering a structured atlas entry point for understanding conservation efforts across the Maldivian islands.

The Maldives is an island nation in South Asia located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. Comprising 26 atolls stretching across the equator, it is the smallest and lowest-lying country in Asia, with an average elevation of just 1.5 metres above sea level. The country gained independence from Britain in 1965 and operates as a unitary presidential republic.

Largest city:Malé

Currency code:MVR

ISO code:MV

Parks count

Capital

Malé

Area

298 km²

Population

515,132 (2,022)

Elevation

2 m

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

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National Parks and Protected Areas in Maldives: Your Atlas for Marine Conservation

Browse a comprehensive list of national parks and marine protected areas across the Maldives, highlighting conservation efforts within its unique tropical island geography. Explore the distribution of critical marine habitats and island ecosystems, offering a structured geographic overview for understanding Maldivian conservation landscapes.

Marine protected areaSouth Maalhosmadulu Atoll

Angafaru Marine Protected Area: Mapped Geographic Context and Protected Landscape Identity

Explore the protected geography of Angafaru in South Maalhosmadulu Atoll.

Angafaru represents a key Marine Protected Area within the Maldives, specifically located in South Maalhosmadulu Atoll. This entry delves into the park's protected landscape character and its precise geographic placement. Users can uncover details about its mapped extent and its contribution to the regional atlas of natural areas. Understanding Angafaru's position and designation is crucial for exploring the broader protected geography of the Maldivian archipelago and its marine conservation efforts.

Area: 4.04 km²
Established: 2009
Climate: Tropical
Scope: Marine

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Hanifaru Marine Protected Area: Mapped Boundaries and Protected Landscape Details

Explore the protected marine geography of Hanifaru within the Maldives.

Gain structured insight into Hanifaru, a designated marine protected area located within the unique archipelagic geography of the Maldives. This entry details its mapped boundaries and the specific natural landscape features that define this protected marine zone, offering an atlas-perspective on its conservation significance.

Relief: Lowland
Water: Water-dominated

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South Ari Atoll MPA: Marine Protected Area Geography and Mapped Boundaries in the Maldives

Explore the atlas context of this protected marine landscape.

The South Ari Atoll MPA serves as a crucial marine protected area, providing a focused subject for geographic discovery within the Maldives. Its designation as a protected landscape highlights its importance in the region's conservation atlas. Users can explore its mapped boundaries and understand its contribution to the broader geographic context of the Indian Ocean archipelago.

Established: 2009
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical
Access: Access unknown

South Ari Atoll MPA Marine Protected Area

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Maldives geography and landscape

The Maldives is an archipelagic nation in the eastern Arabian Sea, within the northern Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, approximately 750 kilometres from the Asian mainland. The country consists of 26 atolls stretching from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south. Though land area is only 298 km², waters span roughly 90,000 km².

Maldives nature and environment

The Maldives comprises coral atolls and islands with limited terrestrial vegetation. The surrounding marine environment features coral reefs supporting diverse marine life. The extremely low elevation makes the country vulnerable to sea-level rise and climate change impacts.

Maldives climate and seasonal conditions

The Maldives has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, influenced by the Indian Ocean. The country experiences monsoonal seasons typical of South Asia.

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Investigate the specific classification categories and represented protected areas within the Maldives. This route offers a structured way to learn about the country's conservation landscape, moving beyond a general overview to provide focused geographic and atlas insights into each designation group and its mapped territories.

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