- Population
- 520K
- Area
- 300 km²
- Language
- Dhivehi
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
- Drives on the
- Left
- Domain
- .mv
- Calling code
- +960
Why it sticks
- 1
The world's lowest-lying country: average ground level is about 1.5 m and the highest natural point only about 2.4 m.
- 2
About 1,200 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls; the English word 'atoll' comes from Dhivehi.
- 3
The smallest country in Asia by area; in 2009 its cabinet held an underwater meeting to highlight rising sea levels.
GeoGuessr
GeoGuessr coverage: Limited coverage- Thaana script, written right to left with small vowel marks above and below.
- Mostly trekker coverage on tiny sandy islands with turquoise lagoons.
- Drives on the left; city streets packed with scooters.
Coverage types
- GeoGuessr coverage: OfficialGoogle Street View in the official GeoGuessr maps
- GeoGuessr coverage: LimitedOnly a few cities or trekker routes
- GeoGuessr coverage: UnofficialUser photospheres only, not in official maps
- GeoGuessr coverage: NoneNo usable Street View coverage
Neighbours
No land borders — an island nation (or surrounded by sea on every side).