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MALDIVES

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

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MALDIVES

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  1. 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: During9th century ADthe 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 CharacteristicEnrich 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 90.000 km² is covered by the sea. 1190 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 • 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. Economic Growth Trading and Investment

  6. Globalization Impact • Trading and Investment 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. • TransportMaldivians 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. • FisheriesFisheries 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. • TourismTourism did, however, develop in a spectacular manner. It lifted the economy and introduced the Maldives to the global economy.

  8. Enviornment Clothing in 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. Table 15: Internal Efficiency Indicators (%), 1996 (Male + Female) Education • Literacy Rate - 96.9 % • Illiterate Population - 5.1 thousand • Maldivian Script ... ... ... ... ...

  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 74.493 FEMALE 70.394 • AGE 15-64 51.7 % • 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

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