Want to learn about Maldives? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Maldives
| Capital | Malé |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 520,000 |
| Languages | Maldivian |
| Currency | Maldivian rufiyaa |
| National symbol | Yellowfin Tuna |
| Famous food | Garudhiya |
In Maldives, people often speak Maldivian. A friendly way to say hello is "Assalaamu Alaikum". 👋
Fun facts about Maldives for kids
- The Maldives is the flattest country in the world, with no point higher than 8 feet!
- It is made up of over 1,190 tiny coral islands grouped into 26 atolls!
- They once held an underwater cabinet meeting to highlight the dangers of rising sea levels!
- Bodu Beru is traditional drumming and dancing that often goes late into the night.
- Fishing is not just a job, but the lifeblood of the island culture.
Famous places in Maldives
- Malé Friday Mosque
- Baa Atoll Biosphere
- Artificial Beach
Nature and symbols of Maldives
- Yellowfin Tuna
- National sport: Football
Going to Maldives with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Assalaamu Alaikum".
- Find Malé, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇲🇻 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Garudhiya at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Malé Friday Mosque.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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