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How Big Is Maldives?

Maldives, located in South Asia, is the 204th largest country in the world, covering approximately 298 square kilometers (115 square miles). That's about 1.7 times the size of District of Columbia. It is home to approximately 390,164 people.

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298 km²
115 sq mi
#204 of 236 countries
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Maldives's Geography

Maldives has approximately 644 km of coastline. Within Asia, Maldives is the 50th largest of 52 countries, sitting between Singapore and British Indian Ocean Territory. With 1,309 people per km², it is more densely populated than the Asian average of 961 per km².

How Far Across Is Maldives?

Maldives stretches approximately 867 km (539 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Chicago to New York, and 119 km (74 mi) from east to west — roughly the length of Long Island. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 1 hours to drive across.

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Maldives at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 298 km² (115 sq mi)
World Size Rank #204 of 236
Population Density 1,309 per km²
Population 390,164 people
Coastline 644 km
Life Expectancy 76.9 years
GDP per Capita $22,400 USD