Maldives Political Map highlights the atolls into which Maldives is divided. Maldives lies in the Indian Ocean and lies on the coordinates of 3º 15’ North and 73º East latitude and longitude respectively. Male, the capital city of Maldives, can be accessed from the Male International Airport located in Hulhule.
Geographical Position of MaldivesMaldives Political Map helps in locating the atolls and the capital of Maldives, which is situated on the Indian Ocean. Maldives is a group of atolls that is situated on the geographical coordinates of 3º 15’ North latitude and 73º East longitude. Maldives has got a flat terrain with white sandy beaches. The coastline measures 644 kilometers. The total area covered by Maldives is 300 sq km.
Atolls of MaldivesThe atolls of Maldives are given below:
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Goidhu Atoll and North Male Atoll are separated from one another by Kardiya Channel. Kolhimadulu Atoll and Hadhunmathee Atoll are divided by the Veimandu Channel. One and a Half degree Channel separates the Addu Atoll and the Huvadhop Atoll. The Equatorial Channel forms the boundary between Addu Atoll and Huvadhop Atoll. The Political Map of Maldives shows the atolls in dotted uneven shapes.
Male, capital of MaldivesMale is the national capital of Maldives and is situated on the geographical coordinates of 4º 10’ North latitude and 73º 30’ East longitude. It is marked on the Maldives Political Map by a red square. Some of the nearest places include Felidhoo, Mahibadhoo, La Quinta, Eydhafushi, La Troja and Naifaru. The nearest airport to Male is the Male International Airport located in Hulhule.
