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1. The Maldives is a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean. What country is it located south-south-west of?
2. The Maldives were long a sultanate and under British protection. But under the protection of what other country were the Maldives before the British?
3. When did the Maldives became a republic?
4. It's no joke, but the official highest point on the Maldives is 2.4 meter. It's an unnamed location on an island in the Addu Atoll. What is the name of this island?
5. There are 1,190 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls in the Maldives. How many islands are inhabited or have tourist atolls?
6. What is the official local long form name for the Maldives?
7. When do the people on the Maldives celebrate Independence Day?
8. The president is both the Chief of State and Head of Government in the Maldives. Who became president on 11 November 1978?
9. What is the largest industry on the Maldives?
10. The flag of the Maldives is red with a large green rectangle in the center bearing a vertical crescent. What is the color of this crescent?
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