Maldives
Location: Indian Ocean
Area: 115 square miles
Population: 200,000
Government: Republic
Largest city: Male (capital)
Language: Divehi
Ethnlc groups: Sinhalese, Dravidian, Arab
Religion: Muslim
Chief industries: Fish and coconut processing, tourism
Chief crops: Coconuts, fruits, sweet potatoes
Leading exports: Fish, clothing
Leading imports: Grains and other foodstuffs, consumer goods,
petroleum
products
Monetary unit: Maldivian rupee