What is the capital of Maldives?
The capital of Maldives is Malé
Malé is the capital city and seat of government of Maldives, a country in Southern Asia. Maldives uses the ISO codes MV and MDV, and its international dialling code is +960. The currency in use is the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR).
For the full profile of Maldives, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Maldives country page. The country has an estimated population of 529,676 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Maldives
- Capital: Malé
- Region: Southern Asia
- Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
- Calling code: +960
- Flag emoji: 🇲🇻
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Maldives?
The capital of Maldives is Malé.
Is Malé the largest city in Maldives?
Malé is the capital of Maldives and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Malé?
Malé, like the rest of Maldives, uses the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR, symbol .ރ).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.