Male

Malé, pronounced Maa-leh, is the capital of . The city occupies the entire islet of Malé at the southern rim of North Malé Atoll. Malé is occasionally dismissed by travellers as a mere transit point with "nothing to do", and it is indeed not a party place.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Velana International Airport and National Football Stadium.

Aerodrome
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, also known… is situated 3½ km northeast of Male.

Stadium
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The , also known as the…

Mosque
Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , also known as the Malé Hukuru…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kaafu and Hulhumale.

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is a region of the , which covers North…

Town
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Malé, pronounced Maa-leh, is the capital of . is situated 5 km northeast of Male.

Male

Latitude
4.175° or 4° 10′ 30″ north
Longitude
73.5083° or 73° 30′ 30″ east
Population
253,000
Elevation
7 metres (23 feet)
Open location code
6JPM5GF5+X8
Geo­Names ID
1337624
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In Other Languages

“Male” goes by many names.
  • Dhivehi: “Maale”
  • Dhivehi: “މާލެ”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Vihamanaafushi and Eboodhoofinolhu.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Male Island and National Museum.

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