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Maldives
- People
Population
The population of Maldives has increased
rapidly during the last few decades. However
with a population of nearly 270,000 the Nationality
still remains one of the smallest indepent
nations in Asia.
About a quarter of the population is resident
in Male’ the capital. Outside Male’
the largest population are in Hithadhoo
in Addu Atoll, Fuamulah and Kulhudhufushi
in Haa Dhaalu Atoll with 9,640, 7243 and
6,354 respectively. The rest is dispersed
sparsely in the rest of the 200 inhabited
islands.
Women
Women have always had an important role
in the family and community. In the early
history of Maldives, it was not uncommon to
have a woman as a Sultana or ruler and it
has been suggested that the society was once
a matriarchy.
In today’s society women hold strong
positions in government and business. A large
percentage of government employees are women.
The male female ratio of enrolment and completion
of education to secondary school standards
remains equivalent. Women serve in the cabinet
and the Parliament.
