1. Fund Raising Program for Youth of Developing Countries
MALDIVES
Fund Raising Program for Youth of Developing Countries

2. Facts and Figures Nationality noun: Maldivian(s) adjective: Maldivian
Area           total: 300 sq km         water: 0 sq km         land: 300 sq km
Population: 349,106 (July 2005 est.)
Capital: Male, population - 65 000
Official Language         Maldivian Dhivehi (dialect of Sinhala, script derived from Arabic)         English spoken by most government officials
Religion: Sunni Muslim

3. CULTURE Ethnic groups: South Indians, Sinhalese, Arabs
Spoken Language: The spoken language of the Maldivians is Dhivehi.
Old Civilization: During 9th century AD the Maldives had Buddhist civilization, than five hundred years later that they converted to Islam. The foundation of present-day Maldives culture is a product of that period.

4. Unusual/Unique Characteristic Enrich your collection with…
“A string of pearls scattered over the deep blue Indian Ocean”
The first glimpse you get of this
fascinating atoll- formation confirms
two unique aspects of the Republic of
Maldives.Not only does it consist of
the most beautiful tropical islands, but
99% of its km² is covered by
the sea islands are spread over
26 atolls, ring-like coral formations
enclosing a lagoon, which gives the
Maldives its unique paradise-like
appearance.

5. Globalization Impact Economic Growth
Global trading and commercial activities have much impact on the Maldivian economy.
Lack of arable and economically productive land, constraints resulting from tiny islands dispersed over a vast tract of sea and the lack of natural resources force us to depend on outside forces for even such basic necessities as food, clothing and shelter.
Trading and Investment

6. Globalization Impact Trading and Investment Education
Maldives has been involved in International trade due to its sea routes
Education
Mostly foreign teachers are involved in primary and secondary education in Male and other islands. Expanding education to vocational training, management training, training in hospitality industry, job-specific training and higher education for some in different parts of the globe.
Transport Maldivians have traditionally been good seaman and excellent boat builders. The development of an international and regional airports, increased the contribution of air transport as an important factor in integrating with the rest of the world.

7. Globalization Impact Communication
Maldivians these days have very modern telecommunication network spread through out the country as well as globally.
Fisheries Fisheries were the backbone of Maldivian economy, the main source of foreign exchange and the main occupation of people. The Government is in the process of liberalising certain aspects of the fishing industry.
Tourism Tourism did, however, develop in a spectacular manner. It lifted the economy and introduced the Maldives to the global economy.

8. Enviornment Clothing in Maldives Food in the Maldives
weather is generally pleasant with sunny.
temperature ranges from 30°4C to 25°4C
clothing vary from light cotton clothes to summer linens
Food in the Maldives
Middle Eastern,
Indian
Continental

9. Education Literacy Rate - 96.9 % Illiterate Population - 5.1 thousand
Table 15: Internal Efficiency Indicators (%), 1996
(Male + Female)
Education
Literacy Rate %
Illiterate Population thousand
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10. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION .HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
LITERACY RATE OF MALDIVES
96.9 %
ILLITERATE RATE
5.1 THOUSAND

11. GRAPH SHOWING LITERACY RATE OF MALVIDES
The Table 15 gives the literacy rates as of 2002.
Literacy Rate 2002
1997                                                                                 

12. POPULATION TOTAL POPULATION 320,165 (JULY 2002) AGE 0-14 YEARS 45.3 %
MALE FEMALE
AGE %
MALE 84,548 FEMALE 81,092
AGE 65 YEARS ABOVE 3 %
MALE 4,944 FEMALE 4,694
GROWTH RATE 2.95 %
SEX RATIO 1.05 MALES PER FEMALE

13. HEALTH FACILITES In Malvides we have two advanced government hospitals
Indira Gandhi Hospital
Abdul Rahmandon Kalapan Hospital
Very modern private hospitals

14. PICTURES OF WOMEN , MEN AND CHILDREN OF MALDIVES