MALDIVES Definition & Meaning

Maldives

[ mawl-deevz, mal-dahyvz ]

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noun

a republic in the Indian Ocean, SW of India, consisting of about 2000 islands: British protectorate 1887–1965. 115 sq. mi. (298 sq. km). : Male.

Maldives

/ ˈ��ɔː��ˈ�徱ː�� /

plural noun

Republic of Maldives
a republic occupying an archipelago of 1087 coral islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka: came under British protection in 1887; became independent in 1965 and a republic in 1968; a member of the Commonwealth. The economy and infrastructure were severely damaged in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. Official language: Divehi. Official religion: (Sunni) Muslim. Currency: rufiyaa. Capital: Malé. Pop: 393 988 (2013 est). Area: 298 sq km (115 sq miles) Also known asthe Maldive Islands

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

�Ѳ��·�徱��·��·�� [mawl-, div, -ee-, uh, n, mal‑], adjective noun

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Four of India's neighbours - Bangladesh, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka - recently had new leaders take office who are more pro-China than their predecessors.

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The latest events indicate that Bangladesh has joined fellow South Asian countries Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Nepal as a target for both Delhi and Beijing, as the superpowers jostle for influence.

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We heard about damage in Sri Lanka, Bali, Thailand and Maldives – and the southern Indian coastal town of Nagapattinam.

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Then nations including Switzerland, Maldives, Canada and Australia protested that the language about reducing global use of fossil fuels was too weak.

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Last month, global agency Moody’s downgraded the Maldives' credit rating, saying that “default risks have risen materially”.

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