Test your knowledge about the beautiful island nation of the Maldives. From geography to culture, see how well you know one of the world's most popular tropical paradises!
1. What is the capital city of the Maldives?
Kulhudhuffushi
Addu City
Malé
Fuvahmulah
2. How many atolls make up the Maldives?
26
12
38
45
3. Which is the national language of the Maldives?
Hindi
Dhivehi
Sinhala
Tamil
4. The largest source of government tax revenue in the Maldives comes from?
Tourism-related taxes
Fishing taxes
Agriculture taxes
Manufacturing taxes
5. Which of the following marine life is abundant in the Maldives?
Penguins
Turtles
Walruses
Seals
6. When did the Maldives gain independence from the UK?
1965
1975
1945
1985
7. Which structure is the world’s lowest-lying country?
Netherlands
Maldives
Bangladesh
Belize
8. Approximately how many of the Maldives' 1,200 islands are inhabited?
500
50
300
200
9. What script is the Dhivehi language written in?
Cyrillic script
Latin script
Devanagari script
Arabic script
10. Which of the following is not allowed in the Maldives?
Goats
Cats
Dogs
Lizards
11. What is the main reason for environmental concern in the Maldives?
Desertification
Deforestation
Climate change
Industrial pollution
12. What percentage of the Maldives is made up of land area?
15%
1%
10%
5%
13. What is a traditional nickname for the Maldives' capital city?
Royal Haven
King's Island
Crown Atoll
Sultan's City
14. Which UNESCO site is located in the Maldives?
Gaafu Atoll
Noonu Atoll
Baa Atoll
Ari Atoll
15. What significant event in the Maldives' history occurred in the 12th century?