Maldives Archipelago
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How many atolls make up the Maldives' chain?

  • 30 atolls
  • 15 atolls
  • 26 atolls (correct)
  • 20 atolls
  • What is the highest natural point in the Maldives?

  • 2.4 meters (correct)
  • 1.2 meters
  • 3.5 meters
  • 4.8 meters
  • What is the total land area of the Maldives?

  • 350 square kilometers
  • 298 square kilometers (correct)
  • 150 square kilometers
  • 200 square kilometers
  • Which city in the Maldives is referred to as the 'King's Island'?

    <p>Malé</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the population of the Maldives according to the 2022 census?

    <p>515,132</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Maldives located geographically?

    <p>Indian Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did documented contact with the outside world begin in the Maldives?

    <p>12th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which colonial power made the Maldives a British protectorate in 1887?

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government was established in the Maldives in 1968?

    <p>Presidential republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization did the Maldives become a founding member of?

    <p>South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which century did Islam reach the Maldivian Archipelago?

    <p>12th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the highest point in the Maldives mentioned in the text?

    <p>Mount Villingili - 5.1 metres or 17 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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