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- W4302314897 abstract "This discussion of Maldives covers the following: geography; people; history; government and political conditions; the economy; foreign relations; and relations between the US and Maldives. In 1985, the population was estimated to be 181,453 and the annual growth rate 3.4%. The infant mortality rate is 81.5/1000; life expectancy is 53.5 years. Located in the northern Indian Ocean, Maldives is an island about 2.6 square kilometers, 670 kilometers southwest of Sri Lanka. Only about 200 of the 1200 islands are inhabited. Only 33 islands have more than 1000 inhabitants. The earliest settlers were most likely from southern India, followed by Indo-European speakers from Sri Lanka. Arab sailors came from East African and other countries. Today, Maldivian ethnic consciousness is a blend of these cultures. The early history of Maldives remains obscure. Independent for most of its history, the islands were ruled by Portugal from 1558-73 and were a British protectorate from 1887 until July 26, 1965. On November 11, 1968, the sultanate was abolished, and the country took its present name, Republic of Maldives. In 1968 Maldives became a republic with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. Since 1981 the constitution has been in the process of revision. The economy is based on fishing, tourism, and shipping. Poor soil and limited availability of cultivable land limit agriculture to a few subsistence crops. Boatbuilding and handicrafts are the basis of traditional industry; modern industry is restricted to a few consumer products, a fish cannery, and 3 garment factories. Fishing employs about 45% of the labor force. Maldives experienced a balance-of-trade deficit of $37.9 million and a current-accounts deficit of $16.5 million in 1984. Government expenditure was $26.1 million (34% of the gross national product). Maldives, which follows a nonaligned policy, is committed to the principle of maintaining friendly relations with all countries and has friendly relations with the US. US contributions to economic development in Maldives have been principally through international organization programs. Additionally, the US government has encouraged private voluntary organizations to become involved in Maldivian programs and has provided telecommunications equipment and educational assistance." @default.
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