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The Republic Of Maldives
Maldives (, ; dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ, translit=Dhivehi Raajje, ), officially the Republic of Maldives ( dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ, translit=Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa, label=none, ), is an archipelagic state located in South Asia, situated in the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about from the Asian continent's mainland. The chain of 26 atolls stretches across the equator from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south. Comprising a territory spanning roughly including the sea, land area of all the islands comprises , Maldives is one of the world's most geographically dispersed sovereign states and the smallest Asian country as well as one of the smallest Muslim-majority countries by land area and, with around 557,751 inhabitants, the 2nd least populous country in Asia. Malé is the capital and the most populated city, traditionally called the "King's Island" where the ancient royal dyn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qaumee Salaam
"" (also transliterated as ""; dv, ޤައުމީ ސަލާމް , "National Salute") is the national anthem of the Maldives. The lyrics were written by Muhammad Jameel Didi in 1948, and the melody was composed by Sri Lankan maestro W. D. Amaradeva, Pandit Amaradeva in 1972. "Qaumii Salaam" is a declaration of national unity, Islam in Maldives, the country's Islamic faith, the victory of History of the Maldives, historic battles and an homage to the heroes who fell defending the nation. It also wishes further development on the country, while paying respect to List of head of state of the Maldives, the leaders who had served it. History Until 1948, a melody without lyrics called the was performed by a royal band on state occasions at the , the residence of the List of Maldivian monarchs, Sultan. Soon after, it was decided that the needed lyrics accompanied by a new melody. The lyrics were written by a young poet and later chief justice, Muhammad Jameel Didi, Mohamed Jameel Didi. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
