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How many atolls make up the Maldives' chain?
26 atolls
What is the highest natural point in the Maldives?
2.4 meters
What is the total land area of the Maldives?
298 square kilometers
Which city in the Maldives is referred to as the 'King's Island'?
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What is the population of the Maldives according to the 2022 census?
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Where is Maldives located geographically?
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When did documented contact with the outside world begin in the Maldives?
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Which colonial power made the Maldives a British protectorate in 1887?
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What type of government was established in the Maldives in 1968?
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What organization did the Maldives become a founding member of?
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During which century did Islam reach the Maldivian Archipelago?
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What was the highest point in the Maldives mentioned in the text?
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