Maldives
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 300 km²
- Capital
- Malé
- ISO
- MV
What the flag means
Red is said to stand for the courage of the heroes who shed their blood for the country, and green for peace, prosperity, and the life-giving palm tree. The white crescent stands for the Islamic faith.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of the Maldives has a green rectangle on a red field, with a white crescent inside it.
- GeographyEven the highest point in the Maldives is only a few meters above sea level, and it is considered the world’s “lowest” country.
- GeographyThe Maldives is an island country of about 1,200 islands grouped into 26 atolls.
- CultureThe English word “atoll” comes from Dhivehi, the language of the Maldives.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)
