Maldives
The Republic of Maldives entered the Commonwealth
during 1982 and had their National Olympic Committee
recognised in 1985 as the principle organising body
for sport in the country.
Situated in the Indian Ocean, some 670kms west-south-west
of Sri Lanka, the Maldives made their debut in the
1986 Commonwealth Games in the Scottish capital Edinburgh
and have since attended every Games.
Capital - Male
Area - 298 sq km
Population - 278,000
Time Zone - GMT +05:00
Language - Maldivian Divehi, English
Currency - Rufiyaa (Rf)
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