Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
Maldives is listed in Southern Asia, within Asia. Its capital is Malé. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.
Where is Maldives?
For broad geographic classification, Maldives is grouped under Asia and the subregion Southern Asia. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.
What are the country codes for Maldives?
The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is MV, while the three-letter code is MDV. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.
Borders and nearby geography
Maldives has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: No land borders listed. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.