What is the Capital of Maldives?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Maldives is Malé. Maldives is located in Southern Asia, Asia, with a population of 515,132. The official currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa and the primary language spoken is Maldivian.
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Malé at a glance
| Capital city | Malé |
|---|---|
| Country | Maldives (Republic of the Maldives) |
| Region | Southern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 515,132 (168th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+05:00 |
| Currency | Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR) |
| Calling code | +960 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Maldives in context
- Maldives covers 300 km², making it the 188th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 1,717 people per km² ranks 6th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Maldives has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 515,132 people, Maldives holds less than 0.1% of the population of Southern Asia.
- That is less than 0.1% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Maldives is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Maldives — FAQ
What is the capital of Maldives?
The capital of Maldives is Malé.
Is Malé the largest city in Maldives?
Yes — Malé is both the capital and the largest city of Maldives.
What country is Malé in?
Malé is the capital city of Maldives.
What continent is Malé in?
Malé, the capital of Maldives, is located in Asia.
Is Malé the capital of Maldives?
Yes — Malé is the capital of Maldives (official name: Republic of the Maldives).
Malé is the capital of which country?
Malé is the capital of Maldives, in Southern Asia.
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