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| MALDIVES 马尔代夫 |
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The Maldives was long a sultanate,
first under Dutch and then under British protection. It became a
republic in 1968, three years after independence. Since 1978, President
Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM - currently in his sixth term in office - has
dominated the islands' political scene. Following riots in the capital
Male in August 2004, the president and his government have pledged
to embark upon democratic reforms, including a more representative
political system and expanded political freedoms. Tourism and fishing
are being developed on the archipelago.
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| Fast Fact 基本资料 |
| Geographical Location 地理 |
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Maldives holds the record for being the
flattest country in the world, with a maximum natural ground
level of only 2.3 metres (7½ ft), though in areas where construction
exists this has been increased to several metres. Sea levels
are at the lowest since the Permo-triassic boundary about
250 million years ago. Over the last century, sea levels have
risen about 20 centimeters (8 in). The ocean is likely to
continue rising and this threatens the existence of Maldives.
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| Area 面积 |
| 300 sq km |
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| Population 人口 |
| 359,000 |
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| Capital 首都 |
| Male 路易港 |
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| People 人民 |
| South Indians, Sinhalese, Arabs |
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| Religion 宗教 |
| Sunni Muslim |
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| Climate 气候 |
| The climate of Maldives is warm year round,
determined by the monsoons. However, being on the equator, the
monsoons are mild and not as defined as in neighboring countries.
Of the two monsoons, the southwest monsoon from May to October,
brings some rain and wind. The northeast monsoon, from November
to April, is the dry season with very little wind. The temperature
varies little with an annual average daily maximum of 30.4 degrees
Celsius and the minimum at 25.9 degrees Celsius.
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