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POPULATION
The population of Maldives has increased rapidly during the last few
decades. However with a population of nearly 270,000 the country still
remains one of the smallest indepent nations in Asia.
About a quarter of the population is resident in Male’ the capital.
Outside Male’ the largest population are in Hithadhoo in Addu Atoll,
Fuamulah and Kulhudhufushi in Haa Dhaalu Atoll with 9,640, 7243 and
6,354 respectively. The rest is dispersed sparsely in the rest of the
200 inhabited islands.
WEMEN
Women have always had an important role in the family and community.
In the early history of Maldives, it was not uncommon to have a woman
as a Sultana or ruler and it has been suggested that the society was
once a matriarchy. In today’s society women hold strong positions in
government and business. A large percentage of government employees
are women. The male female ratio of enrolment and completion of
education to secondary school standards remains equivalent. Women
serve in the cabinet and the Parliament. |
Information provided by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board,
Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Maldives.
