| Official Name: |
Divehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyya. |
| Capital: |
Male |
| Location: |
An island nation formed by some 2000 coral islands in the north eastern Indian Ocean. Only about 220 islands are inhabited. |
| Area: |
300 Sq. km. |
| Official Languages: |
Divehi (Maldives) |
| National Flag: |
Red with a green panel bearing a white crescent. |
| Flag Ratio: |
2:3 |
| National Anthem: |
(1972) |
| National symbol(s): |
coconut palm, yellowfin tuna |
| National colors: |
red, green, white |
| National anthem: |
|
| Name: |
“Gaumee Salaam” (National Salute) |
| Lyrics/Music: |
Mohamed Jameel DIDI/Wannakuwattawaduge DON AMARADEVA |
| Country |
Maldives |
| Designed by |
NA |
| Adopted |
25. July 1965 |
| Revision |
NA |
| Design and Colors |
A green rectangle centred on a red field; charged with a white crescent facing the fly side |
| Size Ratio |
2:3 |
