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The capital of the Maldives, on Male, the chief atoll of the island country. Population: 92,600.

 

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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: Male
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Chief atoll (pop., 2006: 92,555) and capital of the Maldives. Located in the centre of the Maldives, it comprises two groups of islets: North Male and South Male. It has central courts, a government hospital, an international airport, and public and private schools and is a trade and tourist centre.

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Columbia Encyclopedia: Malé
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Malé (mä'lā), small island and town (1995 pop. 62,937) of Malé Atoll, capital of the Maldives, in the Indian Ocean. A ship anchorage, Malé is a center of interisland trade with diverse manufacturing. Points of interest include Sultan Park and the National Museum, the Islamic Center, the Old Friday Mosque (1656), the presidential palace, and the old bazaar. Malé International Airport is on adjacent Hulule Island,

Weather: Male
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Tuesday HI:  86°F / 30°C
LO: 78°F / 25°C
Wednesday HI:  85°F / 29°C
LO: 79°F / 26°C
Thursday HI:  85°F / 29°C
LO: 80°F / 26°C
Friday HI:  85°F / 29°C
LO: 80°F / 26°C
Saturday HI:  86°F / 30°C
LO: 80°F / 26°C
Last updated December 29, 2009 22:49 (EST)

Local Time: Male, Maldives
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It is 9:49 AM, December 30, in Male (Maldives).

 
 

 

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