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The Maldives is a set of islands in the Indian Ocean. It is situated southwest of India and Sri Lanka. It is the tiniest country in Asia, and according to a estimate, has a population of , inhabitants. The country gained its independence from Britain on July 26th, The Maldives islands is composed of corals that are a result of a volcanic mountain range which submerged at ancient times.

All the Islands that form the Maldives less than centimeters above the sea level. These islands experience a lot of monsoons winds however the barrier reefs protect them from these winds. The southwest monsoon winds which blow between May and August cause the islands to experience a rainy season during that period. In between December to March, these winds cause dry season.

The annual rainfall is an average of 2, mm each year. The Maldives consists of beautiful tropical bushes, lagoons, coconut palms and sandy beaches. The population of the Maldives is roughly , people, according to a census taken in , which is the most recently updated and accurate approximation of the community.

Based on population, the Maldives is the th most populated country. The fact that various islands are not suitable for residential purposes contributes to the smaller population. Taking the total area and the population into consideration, the population density of the Maldives is 3, people per square mile. Despite being one of the smallest and least populated countries, the Maldives is the 11th most densely populated places in the world.

The topic of climate change is very prevalent when discussing the Maldives. The low elevation levels pose a serious risk to the country, and it will become irreparable when the prediction of rising ocean levels becomes a reality.

Even the highest point of the Maldives is not tall. Mr Nasheed, the Maldives' first democratically-elected president in , resigned in after weeks of opposition protests which he described as a coup. Political turmoil flared again early in , when Mr Yameen refused to obey a court order to release nine political prisoners.

The main opposition said the refusal amounted to a coup. The president declared a state of emergency. Mr Yameen is a half-brother of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, whose autocratic rule lasted 30 years until Mr Yameen himself took steps to restrict opposition protests against his government, and caused concern among neighbouring states over his close economic ties with China. Non-state media report coming under pressure, and Reporters Without Borders says journalists operate in a climate of violence and impunity.

A law criminalised defamation, allowing the authorities to punish media for content deemed defamatory.