History of the Maldives

The history of the Maldives is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent and surrounding areas in South Asia and the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is formed of 26 natural atolls, comprising 1,194 islands. The Maldives historically has held strategic importance due to its location on the major marine routes of the Indian Ocean.

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