5 Interesting Facts About Maldives Which You Might Not Know.

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1. The smallest Muslim country in the world is Maldives

It was 1997 when the constitution of Maldives specificed the religion in Maldives. It states that, you need to be a Muslim to be a Maldivian. With this law, Maldives became the smallest islam country.

2.  The literacy Among Maldives Adults is 98%

The Maldives boasts a 98-percent literacy rate among adults and 100 percent of children are enrolled in primary school, with a 99 percent graduation rate to grade five. And also, Maldives can be considered as one of adapting to new technologies. With everyone having their own latest phones and laptops, they all know about technology.

3. Maldives is the lowest and flattest country in the world.

Maldives island’s ground level is averaged at 1.5 meters (4 feet 11 inches), and its highest point, a certain spot in Villingili Island that stands at 2.3 meters (7 feet 7 inches), is the lowest on the planet. Because the country is low-lying, Maldivians worry about the possibility of it sinking, especially now that climate change continues to take effect.

4. The first Underwater Cabinet Meeting was held in Maldives

The first under water cabinet meeting was held in 2009 by former President Mohamed Nasheed, who resigned later in 2012. This cabinet meeting was held to make raise awareness of global warming and sea level rise.

5. Maldives Was Established By An Exiled Indian Prince.

The first people to officially colonize the islands came from India; the real date is unknown, but it was thought to happen before 269 BC. The first actual kingdom was said to have been established by the son of the king of Kalinga in India. The king was greatly displeased with his son, so he was sent away to the Maldives—what was then known as Dheeva Maari.