Where Are the Maldives?

Maldives, in full Republic of Maldives, also called Maldive Islands, independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean. It consists of a chain of about 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks (some 200 of which are inhabited), grouped in clusters, or atolls.

Where exactly is Maldives located?

Nestled southwest of Sri Lanka and India, Maldives is an archipelagic nation located in the Indian Ocean and also the smallest country in Asia.

What country owns the Maldives?

Which country owns the Maldives? The Republic of Maldives is an independent island nation, although historically it hasn't always been this way. Dating back to the fifth century, rule over the Maldives changed hands numerous times, from Portuguese possession to Dutch, British and sultanate ruling powers.