Q 01/05

The Maldives lies in which ocean?

A) Indian

B) Pacific

C) Atlantic

D) Southern

Answer · why

A) Indian

The chain sits southwest of India and Sri Lanka, about 750 km from the Asian mainland.

Q 02/05

What is the capital and most populated city of the Maldives?

A) Addu

B) Fuvahmulah

C) Hithadhoo

D) Malé

Answer · why

D) Malé

It was traditionally called the 'King's Island' because the royal dynasties ruled from it.

Q 03/05

How many natural atolls make up the Maldives?

A) 12

B) 18

C) 26

D) 22

Answer · why

C) 26

They stretch across the equator from Ihavandhippolhu in the north to Addu in the south.

Q 04/05

Roughly how many coral islands does the Maldives consist of?

A) 300

B) 1,192

C) 600

D) 900

Answer · why

B) 1,192

They are grouped in a double chain running 871 km north to south.

Q 05/05

The Maldives holds which superlative among the world's countries?

A) Sunniest

B) Lowest-lying

C) Least populous

D) Most islands

Answer · why

B) Lowest-lying

Its average ground level is only about 1.5 metres above the sea.