History of the Maldives
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title:
History of the Maldives
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The history of the Maldives is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent and the surrounding regions, comprising the areas of South Asia and Indian Ocean. The modern nation is formed of 26 natural atolls, comprising 1194 islands. Historically, the Maldives has held strategic importance due to its location on the major marine routes of the Indian Ocean. The Maldives's nearest neighbors are the British Indian Ocean Territory, Sri Lanka and India. The United Kingdom, Sri Lanka
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Maldives
date created:
2002-02-25T15:43:11Z
date modified:
2024-09-10T02:26:50Z
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