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The Republic of Maldives gained its independence from the United Kingdom, under an agreement signed with United Kingdom on July 26, 1965, after 78 years as a British protectorate. In accordance with the broader British policy of decolonization , an agreement was formalized on 26 July 1965 on Ceylon .
Drone footage from the Maldives captures a swimmer floating peacefully above a school of sharks in crystal-clear waters in the Vaavu Atoll.This footage by Saaidh Abdul Wahid of Shadow Palm Tours ...
The Sultanate of the Maldive Islands [2] was an Islamic monarchy that controlled the Maldives for 815 years (1153–1968), with one interruption from 1953–1954.. Maldives was a Buddhist kingdom until its last monarch, King Dhovemi, converted to Islam in the year 1153; thereafter he also adopted the Muslim title and name Sultan Muhammad al-Adil.
Thinadhoo City is the capital of Gaafu Dhaalu region in the atoll of Huvadhu of the Maldives. It has its own dialect of Dhivehi which is considerably different from northern speech. The name Thinadhoo is derived from Euphorbia hirta , locally known as Thina Vina (Thina Weed), a pantropical weed used for herbal medicines which grew in the island.
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Maldives' interest relates to its identity as a small island state, especially economic development and environmental preservation, and its desire for closer relations with France, a main actor in the IOC region. The Maldives is a founding member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation . The republic joined the Commonwealth in ...
Geography Now (also stylized as Geography Now!) is an American educational YouTube channel and web series created and hosted by Paul Barbato. It profiles UN-recognized countries in the world in alphabetical order and covers additional topics related to physical and political geography.
Sailing SV Delos is a YouTube channel that chronicles the travels and adventures of video bloggers aboard the sailing vessel Delos. [2] The boat is owned by Brian Trautman, who sails with his wife Karin Syrén (aka Swedish Princess, Kazza, Kazzatron, Kazinator) and their daughter Sierra (aka Nugget).