The Maldives, [d] officially the Republic of Maldives, [e] and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is a country and archipelagic state in South Asia in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 750 kilometres (470 miles; 400 nautical miles) from the Asian continent's mainland.

Nov 9, 2020 · The Maldives is an island country of South Asia located in the Arabian Sea region of the Indian Ocean. It is located about 700 km (430 mi) off the coast of mainland Asia and to the southwest of India.

Aug 16, 2017 · The Maldives is located southwest of Sri Lanka and has a population of nearly 3.6 million. The country is famous for its white sand beaches, pristine lagoons, crystal clear water, and extensive coral reefs.

2 days ago · Where are the Maldives? The Maldives is an independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean. The islands that make up the country extend more than 510 miles (820 km) from north to south and 80 miles (130 km) from east to west. The northernmost atoll is about 370 miles (600 km) south-southwest of the Indian mainland.

Oct 21, 2024 · Mystery solved: The spectacularly beautiful island nation officially called the Republic of Maldives is part of South Asia and is in the Indian Ocean. It's nearly 450 miles southwest of the tip of mainland India and is the smallest country in all of Asia.

Explore the beautiful Maldives with our detailed map of Maldives islands, including their geographic location on the world map, local islands, resorts, and airports.

Maldives is an island nation of Southern Asia situated in the north-central Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, between latitudes 3.15° North and longitudes 73.00° East.

You can find paradise at any land point in Maldives, and not all of them are near the central islands or capital. Take a trip to the east, west, Northern, or Southern parts of Maldives and experience the culture, natural habitats, Maldives language, fishing, diving, and so much more!

Mar 8, 2023 · The Maldives is a remote island nation located in the Indian Ocean. The independent country is approximately 600km (380 miles) to the south-west of India and Sri Lanka. It's part of Asia. The Maldives is not a single land mass, but rather 1192 individual islands scattered across an area almost 900km in length and 90,000 square kilometres in size.

The Maldives is the smallest country in Asia, with a land area of approximately 298 square kilometers dispersed over about 90,000 square kilometers of the Indian Ocean, making it one of the world’s most geographically dispersed sovereign states.