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

/ ˈmɔːlˈdiːvz /

Republic of Maldives
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

The restaurant is part of the Conrad Rangali Resort, which spans two private islands in the Maldives.

And when it comes to holidays - see Will and Kate's latest trip to the Maldives - the young royals have a total blind spot.

The young royals arrived in the Maldives at 9:45am this morning on a British Airways flight, the Royalist understands.

He raised the money to go to the Maldives, and he hoped that he would be able to persuade the president to allow him to stay.

Shenk observes that there were ominous hints even while they were filming in the Maldives.

Laval's work dispelled the idea that the nut grew upon the Maldives.

The exports are almost confined to rice, which is sent to Ceylon, the Maldives and Mauritius.

Many are larger still; fertile, inhabited, and populous, like the Maldives.

The cocoa-nut tree is supposed to have been brought from the Maldives to the West Indies.

He supposes the cowries of the Maldives to be a species of white porcelaine.

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