32 cities · 21 states/provinces · Capital: Male · Asia
| Capital | Male |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia |
| Languages | Maldivian |
| Currency | Rufiyaa (MVR) |
| Population | 515,696 |
| Density | 1,719.0/km² |
| Median Age | 31.9 |
| Urban Population | 41.5% |
| Birth Rate | 11.0 per 1K |
| Death Rate | 2.3 per 1K |
| Fertility Rate | 1.58 |
| GDP | $6.6 billion |
| GDP per Capita | $12,588 |
| HDI | 0.766 |
| Gini Index | 31.3 |
| Internet Users | 84.7% |
| Area | 300 km² |
| Driving Side | Left |
| Landlocked | No |
| Calling Code | ++960 |
| TLD | .mv |
| ISO Code | MV / MDV |
| UN Member | Yes |
| Independent | Yes |
| Life Expectancy | 81.0 years |
| # | City | State/Province | Population | Avg Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male | Kaafu Atoll | 103,693 | 84°F | 26 ft |
| 2 | Fuvahmulah | Gnyaviyani Atoll | 11,140 | 83°F | 30 ft |
| 3 | Hithadhoo | Seenu | 9,927 | 82°F | 20 ft |
| 4 | Kulhudhuffushi | Haa Dhaalu Atholhu | 9,500 | 82°F | 20 ft |
| 5 | Thinadhoo | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | 6,376 | 84°F | 23 ft |
| 6 | Naifaru | Faadhippolhu Atoll | 5,044 | 83°F | 20 ft |
| 7 | Hulhumale | Kaafu Atoll | 5,000 | 84°F | — |
| 8 | Dhihdhoo | Haa Alifu Atholhu | 3,039 | 83°F | 26 ft |
| 9 | Maafushi | Kaafu Atoll | 3,000 | 84°F | 3 ft |
| 10 | Viligili | Gaafu Alif Atoll | 2,925 | 84°F | 16 ft |
| 11 | Funadhoo | Shaviyani Atholhu | 2,900 | 83°F | 30 ft |
| 12 | Eydhafushi | Baa Atholhu | 2,808 | 83°F | 23 ft |
| 13 | Mahibadhoo | Southern Ari Atoll | 2,156 | — | 30 ft |
| 14 | Vilufushi | Thaa Atholhu | 2,077 | 84°F | 23 ft |
| 15 | Thulusdhoo | Kaafu Atoll | 1,801 | 84°F | 23 ft |
| 16 | Guraidhoo | Kaafu Atoll | 1,800 | 84°F | 3 ft |
| 17 | Guraidhoo | Thaa Atholhu | 1,800 | 84°F | 7 ft |
| 18 | Fonadhoo | Laamu | 1,773 | — | 23 ft |
| 19 | Meedhoo | Seenu | 1,726 | 82°F | 3 ft |
| 20 | Manadhoo | Noonu Atoll | 1,580 | 83°F | 26 ft |