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Administrative divisions
19 atolls (atholhu, singular and plural) and the capital city*; Alifu, Baa, Dhaalu, Faafu, Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu Dhaalu, Gnaviyani, Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Kaafu, Laamu, Lhaviyani, Maale* (Male), Meemu, Noonu, Raa, Seenu, Shaviyani, Thaa, Vaavu |
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Capital city > Geographic coordinates
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4 10 N, 73 30 E |
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Constitution
new constitution ratified 7 August 2008 |
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Definition: Government > Constitution |
Diplomatic representation in the US > Chief of mission
Ambassador Mohamed Hussain MANIKU |
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Definition: Government > Diplomatic representation in the US > Chief of mission |
Executive branch > Cabinet
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president |
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Definition: Government > Executive branch > Cabinet |
Executive branch > Chief of state
President Mohamed NASHEED (since 11 November 2008); Vice President (vacant); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government |
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Definition: Government > Executive branch > Chief of state |
Flag description
red with a large green rectangle in the center bearing a vertical white crescent; the closed side of the crescent is on the hoist side of the flag |
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Government type
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republic |
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Definition: Government > Government type |
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Independence
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26 July 1965 (from UK) |
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Judicial branch
Supreme Court; Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President with approval of voting members of the People's Council; High Court; Trial Courts; all lower court judges are appointed by the Judicial Service Commission |
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Legal system
based on Islamic law with admixtures of English common law primarily in commercial matters; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
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Definition: Government > Legal system |
Legislative branch
unicameral People's Council or Majlis (50 seats; 42 members elected by popular vote, 8 appointed by the president; to serve five-year terms) |
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Definition: Government > Legislative branch |
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National holiday
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Independence Day, 26 July |
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Definition: Government > National holiday |
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Parliamentary seats > Female
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6% |
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[106th of 143]
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Definition: Government > Parliamentary seats > Female |
Political parties and leaders
Adhaalath (Justice) Party or AP [Abdul Majeed Abdul BARI]; Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (Maldivian People's Party) or DRP [Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM]; Islamic Democratic Party or IDP [Omar NASEER]; Maldivian Democratic Party or MDP [Mohamed NASHEED]; note - political parties were allowed to register in June 2005 |
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Political pressure groups and leaders
various unregistered political parties |
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Definition: Government > Political pressure groups and leaders |
Status
democracy |
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Definition: Government > Status |
Suffrage
21 years of age; universal |
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Definition: Government > Suffrage |
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Time required to start a business > days
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13 days
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Definition: Government > Time required to start a business > days |
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Transnational Issues > Disputes > International
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none |
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Definition: Government > Transnational Issues > Disputes > International |
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