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Maldives Islands - Photo by nattu - CC-BY

Population 2002 .................................................. 320,165
GDP per capita 2001 (Purchasing Power Parity, US$)...........3870
GDP 2001 (Purchasing Power Parity, US$ billions)................ 1.2
Unemployment.....................................................................0%
Average annual growth 1991-97
Population (%) ....... 2.6
Labor force (%) ....... 2.6

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Maldives History

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Developing Maldives - Photo by iZZo.mv - CC-BY

Total Area...................................................................1,068,298 sq. mi.
Urban population (% of total population) ............................... 27
Life expectancy at birth (years)..................................................... 67
Infant mortality (per 1,000 live births)........................................ 32
Child malnutrition (% of children under 5) ..............................39
Access to safe water (% of population) ....................................100
Illiteracy (% of population age 15+) ............................................. 4

Background Note: Maldives __ A full national profile with history, culture, economy, maps and more. - illustrated - From U.S. State Department - http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5476.htm

CIA - The World Factbook -- Maldives __ A detailed look at the Maldives including history, culture, political structure, economy and many other topics. - From US Central Intelligence Agency - http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/mv.html

Maldives __ An excellent tool for anthropology and historical research. "Handbook Series sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Army between 1986 and 1998. Each study offers a comprehensive description and analysis of the country or region's historical setting, geography, society, economy, political system, and foreign policy." - From Library of Congress - http://countrystudies.us/maldives/

Maldives __ A guide to law, constitution/s, legal history, international agreements and more. - From Law Library of Congress - http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/maldives.html

Maldives __ "Resorts in the Maldives woo tourists with promises of 'the last paradise on earth', and if your idea of paradise is a pristine tropical island with swaying palm trees, pure white beaches and brilliant turquoise lagoons, then the Maldives will not disappoint. It's also a major destination for scuba divers, who come for the fabulous coral reefs and the wealth of marine life. But it's not a place for low budget backpackers or amateur anthropologists who want to travel independently and live as the locals do." History, culture, statistics and more. - illustrated - From Lonely Planet - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/indian_subcontinent/maldives/

Maldives Country Information __ You will find detailed information and a lot of it. There are learning games and information for teachers too. You will find history, people, population, government and more. - illustrated - From countryreports.org - http://www.countryreports.org/country.aspx?countryid=151&countryName=Maldives

Maldives Economy - Flags, Maps, Economy, Economy, Climate, Natural ... __ "Maldives Economy - Flags, Maps, Economy, Economy, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, ..." This and more. - illustrated - From photius.com - http://www.photius.com/countries/maldives/economy/index.html

Maldives Exports __ You will find charted exports information by industry, product and value in U.S. Dollars. Click on the little "+" icons for even more detailed information about each topic. - From intracen.org - http://www.intracen.org/appli1/TradeCom/TP_EP_CI.aspx?RP=004&YR=2005

maldives map and map of maldives information page __ An atlas style page chock-full of various maps, statistics, and general information. - illustrated - From worldatlas.com - http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/mv.htm

Maldives Photos, Flag, Map and Travel Information __ You will find several galleries of pictures as well as an 'atlas' style summary with maps and more. - illustrated - From pbase.com - http://www.pbase.com/world/maldives

Maps Of Maldives __ You will find a wide variety of map resources. Select from MapQuest, Merriam-Webster, Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection and others. - From embassyworld.com - http://www.embassyworld.com/maps/Maps_Of_Maldives.html

pictures of Maldives at picturesofplaces.com __ A collection of click-to-view galleries of photographs of the Maldives. - illustrated - From picturesofplaces.com - http://www.picturesofplaces.com/Asia/maldives.html

The President's Office __ Meet the President, read his speeches, learn what the powers of his office are and find other information about the government of the Maldives. - illustrated - From the Office of the President - http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/v3/

Welcome to Maldives.com - Resort Islands __ Start planning your trip. There are many good reasons here for a vacation in the Maldives. - illustrated - From maldives.com - http://www.maldives.com/