Maldives Flag GIF (ދިވެހިރާއްޖެގެ ދިދަ)

The flag of the Maldives (Dhivehi: ދިވެހިރާއްޖެގެ ދިދަ) consists of a green rectangle with a thick red border and a white crescent in its center. Red represents the courage of the heroes of the nation and their willingness to sacrifice every drop of blood to defend their country. Green symbolizes peace and prosperity. And the white crescent moon represents the Islamic faith. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 2:3, and the flag was adopted on July 25, 1965.

The coconut palm, which is used in many areas of the country as its emblem, symbolizes the country's livelihood, and the crescent moon and star symbolize the Islamic belief and authority of the state. At the bottom is Arabic text meaning "State of the Mahal Dibiyat."

The Maldives, officially known as the Republic of Maldives, is an island country of approximately 1,200 small islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital is Malé, and its population is about 543,620 (2021). According to its maritime borders, it borders with India, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius.

COUNTRY PROFILE

Capital and largest city:	Malé
Other major cities:	Fuvahmulah, Hithadhoo, Kulhudhuffushi
Official languages:	English, Dhivehi
Region:	Southern Asia
Ethnic groups:	South Indians, Sinhalese, Arabs
Religion:	Islam (official)
Nationality name:	Maldivian
Area:	298 km² (115 sq mi)
Population:	543,620 (2021)
Currency:	Maldivian rufiyaa
Country codes:	MV, MDV (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.mv
Calling code:	+960
Flag emoji code:	🇲🇻