🇲🇻 MV / MDV

Maldives Flag Encyclopedia

Maldives is located in Asia. Its capital is Male. This page summarizes the flag, geography profile, landmarks and country facts.

Capital

Male

Continent

Asia

ISO Alpha-2

MV

Maldives flag
Maldives / Maldives

Country Facts

Population
520,000
Area
298 km²
Calling Code
+960
Currency
MVR

Landmarks

  • Male Friday Mosque
  • Banana Reef
  • Maafushi

Flag Meaning

Maldives is located in Asia, with Male as its capital. This file summarizes its flag symbolism, geography profile, landmarks and core country facts.

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Maldives / MV

Deep Study Profile

Maldives's flag uses a red field with a green rectangle and a white crescent. It is a useful study case for recognizing regional flag families while still paying attention to one specific visual clue.

Flag Design Notes

  • The core design is a red field with a green rectangle and a white crescent.
  • For quick recognition, remember that the green rectangle inside the red field is the simple layout cue.
  • It is especially helpful to compare with Pakistan, Bangladesh and Turkey.

Memory and Quiz Tips

  • Remember Maldives through this clue: the green rectangle inside the red field is the simple layout cue.
  • Use Male as the capital cue.
  • Practice it beside Pakistan, Bangladesh and Turkey to reduce similar-flag mistakes.