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Maldives quiz
The Maldives comes up in 6 quizzes: one Explorer photo, flag, the Asia map, capital and one trivia question. Capital: Male.
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7 questions about the Maldives only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Maldives at a glance
| Capital | Male |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Southern Asia, group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India |
| Population | 389,000 (2024 estimate), 172nd of 196 |
| Area | 298 km², 186th of 196 |
| People per km² | 1,305 |
| Land borders | None |
| Coastline | 644 km |
| Highest point | 8th tee, golf course, Villingi Island, 5 m |
| Official language | Maldivian |
| Currency | Maldivian rufiyaa |
| Flag colours | red, green and white |
| Independence | 1965, from the United Kingdom |
| Calling code | +960 |
| Terrain | Flat coral atolls, with white sandy beaches; sits atop the submarine volcanic Chagos-Laccadive Ridge |
| Climate | Tropical; hot, humid; dry, northeast monsoon (November to March); rainy, southwest monsoon (June to August) |
| Where the name comes from | The origin of the name is obscure but may derive from the Sanskrit word maladvipa, meaning "garland of islands;" the local name, Dhivehi Raajje, means "land of the Dhivehi people" in the local language |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
The Maldives has no land borders, only 644 km of coastline. By area the Maldives is 186th of 196 countries, just behind Malta and ahead of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Its highest point, 8th tee, golf course, Villingi Island, is only 5 m above the sea; one country has a lower top.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Places to find
1 in Explorer
One of the most densely populated islands on Earth, a capital covering its whole atoll.
Photo: Shahee Ilyas / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which Asian country has its capital at Male? | Maldives |
| Which country's capital is Male, an island city? | Maldives |
| Which is the smallest country in Asia? | Maldives |
Where the Maldives trips people up
Sri Lanka is a wrong choice for Male and again for the Maldives's flag. In the flag round the other choices are Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
One trivia question is “Which is the smallest country in Asia?” (Maldives). Explorer has one Maldives photo: Malé.
Every Maldives question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of the Maldives?
The capital of the Maldives is Male.
Which continent is the Maldives in?
The Maldives is in Asia.
What is the population of the Maldives?
About 389,000 (2024 estimate).
Which countries border the Maldives?
The Maldives has no land borders.
What is the highest point in the Maldives?
8th tee, golf course, Villingi Island, at 5 m.
What is the official language of the Maldives?
Maldivian.