Quick Facts about Maldives

Curious places, history and hidden gems in Maldives.

The Flattest Country on Earth Did You Know

The Flattest Country on Earth

Did you know the Maldives is the lowest, flattest country in the world - averaging only about 5 feet above sea level? Its highest natural point barely tops 8 feet. With nearly 1,200 coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, the nation once held a cabinet meeting underwater to spotlight rising seas.

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