Background and figures as recorded in the CIA World Factbook.
A sultanate since the 12th century, the Maldives became a British protectorate in 1887 and a republic in 1968, three years after independence. President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM dominated Maldives' political scene for 30 years, elected to six successive terms by single-party referendums. After political demonstrations in the capital Male in 2003, GAYOOM and his government pledged to embark upon a process of liberalization and democratic reforms, including a more representative political system and expanded political freedoms. Political parties were legalized in 2005.
Source: CIA World Factbook — a work of the US government, in the public domain
21 on file. Listed because operations, tax and reporting are usually organised at this level rather than nationally.
| Name | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Addu | City | MV-01 |
| Gnaviyani | Atoll | MV-29 |
| Gaafu Dhaalu | Atoll | MV-28 |
| Gaafu Alifu | Atoll | MV-27 |
| Alifu Dhaalu | Atoll | MV-00 |
| Kaafu | Atoll | MV-26 |
| Alifu Alifu | Atoll | MV-02 |
| Baa | Atoll | MV-20 |
| Lhaviyani | Atoll | MV-03 |
| Raa | Atoll | MV-13 |
| Shaviyani | Atoll | MV-24 |
| Laamu | Atoll | MV-05 |
| Thaa | Atoll | MV-08 |
| Dhaalu | Atoll | MV-17 |
| Meemu | Atoll | MV-12 |
| Faafu | Atoll | MV-14 |
| Vaavu | Atoll | MV-04 |
| Malé | Capital | MV-12 |
| Noonu | Atoll | MV-25 |
| Haa Dhaalu | Atoll | MV-23 |
| Haa Alifu | Atoll | MV-07 |
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