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Maldives
The Maldives is a sovereign archipelagic state southwest of India and Sri Lanka, with low coral islands distributed along a north–south chain in the Indian Ocean.
Fast Facts
- Atolls enclose lagoons and are built on reef foundations.
- There are no land neighbours.
- Low elevation makes coastal processes and freshwater storage central geographical concerns.
Connected lessons
- MaldivesCountry profile
- From the Arabian Sea to disputed reefsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- LakshadweepRelated places
- MinicoyRelated places
- Chagos ArchipelagoRelated places
- SeychellesRelated places
- Diego GarciaRelated places
- RéunionRelated places
- SeychellesCompare with