Huvadhu, Suvadive, Suvaidu or Suvadiva is the atoll with the most islands in the world. The atoll is located in the Indian Ocean. It is south of the Suvadiva Channel in the Republic of Maldives with a total area of 3,152 km2, of which 38.5 km2 is dry land. The atoll contains 255 islands.
Noonu Atoll is an administrative division of the Maldives corresponding to the southern section of Miladhunmadulu Atoll. The capital is Manadhoo. Total population of Noonu Atoll is around 10,000 people.
Lhaviyani Atoll is an administrative division of the Maldives. Its abbreviation is Lh.
Vaavu Atoll is an administrative division of the Maldives, comprising the natural atolls of Felidhu Atoll and the Vattaru Reef.
Gaafu Alifu is an administrative division of the Maldives created on February 8, 1962, when Huvadhu Atoll was divided into two districts. Gaafu Alifu corresponds to the northeastern section of this large natural atoll north of the line extending between the channels of Footukandu and Vaarulu Kandu. The capital of this district is Vilingili.
Gaafu Dhaalu is an administrative district of the Maldives formed by the southwestern section of Huvadhu Atoll. It was created on February 8, 1962, when Huvadhu Atoll was divided into two districts. Gaafu Dhaalu corresponds to the Southwestern section of this large natural atoll, south of the line extending between the channels of Footukandu and Vaarulu Kandu. The capital of this region is Thinadhoo (Thenadhoo). There are 153 islands in this district, 10 of which are inhabited. This district is located about 340 kilometers south of the capital Malé.
The Maldives National University also known by its abbreviation MNU is a public university located in the Maldives.
Television Maldives is the public service broadcasting TV channel of the Maldives. It was formed on March 29, 1978.
The National Library of the Republic of the Maldives was established in 1945. It serves as the Public and National Library of the country, maintaining modern literature. It provides a diverse collection of all published reading materials and documents within the country. The National Library is financed by the government and functions under the Ministry of Arts Culture and Heritage.
Kolhumadulu Atoll is an administrative division of the Maldives. It corresponds to the natural atoll of the same name. The ancient name of the island was Kolhumaduva during the time of King Koimala who united all atolls of the Maldives under one kingdom for the first time.
Maliku Kandu and Māmalē Kandu Divehi are the traditional names of the broad Minicoy Channel between Minicoy and Ihavandippolhu in the north of the Maldives. The latter name is given after the Malabar merchant Maamaley Marakkaaru who controlled most of the sea trade along this route before the arrival of the Portuguese in the Indian Ocean. The maritime boundary between the Maldives and India runs through the channel.
Kardiva Channel is a broad channel running from southwest to northeast and cutting across the Maldive atoll chain. This channel divides the Northern from the Central atolls of the Maldives.
DhiTV is the first private TV channel of the Maldives to broadcast test signals and officially launch in the Maldives. It was inaugurated on 1 July 2008 by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The channel is run by Broadcasting Maldives Pvt Ltd. Since the beginning DhiTV has captured the attention of viewers, and now it is one of the most watched local channels in the Maldives. Some of the major shows on DhiTV includes its news bulletins, English talk-show Fourth Estate, Dhivehi talk-show Khabarutherein, Weekend Show, Sports Extra, and more. DhiTV brings Tharinge Rey in every Ramadan which actors/actresses and singers sing couple songs. DhiTV's transmission starts at 2pm and end at 12:30am rest of the time it airs the transmission of DhiFM plus. Mostly DhiTV is known as an anti-MDP channel and a politics, news, and current affairs channel thus it shows entertainment and sports programs. It also brings meetings of political parties and coverage of other events.
Haa Alif Atoll is the code name based on the letters of the Maldivian alphabet commonly used to refer to the administrative division officially known as Northern Thiladhunmathi Atoll in the Maldives.
PSM News is the 24/7 public service broadcasting News channel of the Maldives. It was formed on May 3, 2017, in the celebration of World Press Freedom Day.
Raajje TV is an television channel based in the Maldives, known for its news coverage, entertainment programs, and cultural content.
SSTV or Sun Siyam TV is the private service broadcasting TV channel of the Maldives. It was formed on February 15, 2023. by the founder of SS Media, Ahmed Siyam Ahmed, a Parliament's Meedhoo constituency and the owner of Sun Siyam Resorts who oparates Olhuveli, Iru fushi,Siyam World, etc.
Munnaaru TV or Dome TV is the public service broadcasting Islamic Religious TV channel of the Maldives.
YES TV is the public service broadcasting Half-Day Teen and Sports TV channel of the Maldives. It was formed on March 8, 2016. the channel "YES" was descriped "Youth, Entertainment and Sports."
TVM Qu'ran is the 24-hour only Qur'an broadcasting TV channel of the Maldives.
