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Maldives
geographical name Mal·dives \ˈmȯl-ˌdēvz, -ˌdīvz also ˈmal-, -divz\
Definition of MALDIVES
islands in Indian Ocean S of the Laccadives; a sultanate under British protection until 1965; now an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations ∗ Male area 115 square miles (299 square kilometers), pop 298,968
— Mal·div·i·an \mȯl-ˈdi-vē-ən, mal-\ adjective or noun
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Maldives
geographical name Mal·dives \ˈmȯl-ˌdēvz, -ˌdīvz\
Definition of MALDIVES for Kids
islands in Indian Ocean; an independent country; capital on Ma·le Atoll \ˈmäl-ē\
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