Maldives - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Maldives, it was the origin of the name is obscure but may derive from the Sanskrit word maladvipa, meaning "garland of islands;" the local name, Dhivehi Raajje, means "land of the Dhivehi people" in the local language. The Government system in this country is the presidential republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 21 administrative atolls (atholhuthah, singular - atholhu); Addu (Addu City), Ariatholhu Dhekunuburi (South Ari Atoll), Ariatholhu Uthuruburi (North Ari Atoll), Faadhippolhu, Felidhuatholhu (Felidhu Atoll), Fuvammulah, Hahdhunmathi, Huvadhuatholhu Dhekunuburi (South Huvadhu Atoll), Huvadhuatholhu Uthuruburi (North Huvadhu Atoll), Kolhumadulu, Maale (Male), Maaleatholhu (Male Atoll), Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi (South Maalhosmadulu), Maalhosmadulu Uthuruburi (North Maalhosmadulu), Miladhunmadulu Dhekunuburi (South Miladhunmadulu), Miladhunmadulu Uthuruburi (North Miladhunmadulu), Mulakatholhu (Mulaku Atoll), Nilandheatholhu Dhekunuburi (South Nilandhe Atoll), Nilandheatholhu Uthuruburi (North Nilandhe Atoll), Thiladhunmathee Dhekunuburi (South Thiladhunmathi), Thiladhunmathee Uthuruburi (North Thiladhunmathi)
National symbols
Coconut palm, yellowfin tuna.
The flag
The National flag of Maldives has .
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The National Anthem
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More about the government of Maldives
| Date of Independence | 26 July 1965 (from the UK) |
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| National holiday | Independence Day, 26 July (1965) |
| Legal system | Islamic (sharia) legal system with English common law influences, primarily in commercial matters |
| International law organization participation | has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction |
| Constitution | |
| History | Many previous; latest ratified 7 August 2008 |
| Amendment process | Proposed by Parliament; passage requires at least three-quarters majority vote by its membership and the signature of the president of the republic; passage of amendments to constitutional articles on rights and freedoms and the terms of office of Parliament and of the president also requires a majority vote in a referendum |
| Citizenship | |
| Citizenship by birth | no |
| Citizenship by descent only | at least one parent must be a citizen of Maldives |
| Dual citizenship recognized | yes |
| Residency requirement for naturalization | unknown |
| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | President Mohamed MUIZZU (since 17 November 2023) |
| Head of government | President Mohamed MUIZZU (since 17 November 2023) |
| Cabinet | Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by People's Majlis |
| Election/appointment process | president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term) |
| Most recent election date | 9 September 2023, with runoff on 30 September 2023 |
| Election results | 2023: Mohamed MUIZZU elected president in the second round; percent of vote in first round - Mohamed MUIZZU (PNC) 46.1%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 39.1%, Ilyas LABEEB (DEMS) 7.1%, other 7.7%; percent of vote in the second round - Mohamed MUIZZU 54%, Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH 46% 2018: Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH elected president in first round; Ibrahim Mohamed SOLIH (MDP) 58.3%, Abdulla YAMEEN Abdul Gayoom (PPM) 41.7% |
| Expected date of next election | 2028 |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | People's Majlis (Majlis) |
| Legislative structure | Unicameral |
| Number of seats | 93 (all directly elected) |
| Electoral system | Plurality/majority |
| Scope of elections | Full renewal |
| Term in office | 5 years |
| Most recent election date | 4/21/2024 |
| Parties elected and seats per party | People's National Congress (PNC) (66); Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) (12); Independents (11); Other (4) |
| Percentage of women in chamber | 3.2% |
| Expected date of next election | April 2029 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and 6 justices) |
| Judge selection and term of office | Supreme Court judges appointed by the president in consultation with the Judicial Service Commission -- a 10-member body of selected senior government officials and the public -- and on confirmation by voting members of the People's Majlis; judges serve until mandatory retirement at age 70 |
| Subordinate courts | High Court; Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Drug Courts; Magistrate Courts (on each of the inhabited islands) |
| Diplomatic representation in the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Abdul GHAFOOR Mohamed (since 15 June 2023) |
| Chancery | 1100 H Street NW, Suite 250, Washington, D.C. 20005 |
| Telephone | [1] (202) 516-5458 |
| Email address and website | [email protected] The Embassy (mdvmission.gov.mv) |
| Diplomatic representation from the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Hugo Yue-Ho YON (since 6 September 2023); note - Ambassador YON is the first resident US ambassador to the Republic of Maldives |
| Embassy | 210 Galle Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka; note - as of early November 2023, the US has no consular or diplomatic offices in Maldives; the US Mission to Maldives operates from US Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Telephone | [94] (11) 249-8500 |
| FAX | [94] (11) 243-7345 |
| Email address and website | Homepage - U.S. Embassy in Maldives |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Maldives
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International organization participation
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