- Full Country Name: Republic of Maldives
- Local Name: Maldives Divehi Jumhuriya
- Capital: Male
- Language: Maldivian Dhivehi (dialect of Sinhala, script derived from Arabic), English spoken by most government officials.
- Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa Rf (MVR) = 100 laaris.
- People: Maldivian, of Arabic descent. Indian and Sri Lankan minorities.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 62.76, Female: 65.42.
- Religion: Sunni Muslim (100%).
- Size (sq km): 298 (204th)
- Population: 329,000 (176th)
- Population Density per sq km: 1,105 (9th)
- Country Dialling Code: 960
- Internet Country Code: .mv
- Time Zone: GMT +5
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 HZ.
- Finance: Most island resorts accept credit cards and traveller's cheques.
- Business Hours: 0730-1430 Sunday - Thursday.
- GDP (PPP): $2.569 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: $7,675
- Personal Safety: Safe.