Head of state, head of government: Mohamed Nasheed
Type of state: republic
Land area: 298 km2
Capital: Male
Population: 313,920
Religion: Moslem (Sunni), state religion 
Language: Dhivehi
Currency: Rufiyaa (MVR)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2010: USD 1.48 billion
Change over previous year: +4.8%
Per capita GDP: USD 4,714
Swiss colony: 55 persons
Swiss exports 2010: CHF 2.16 million
Change over previous year: -22.9%
Swiss imports 2010: CHF 1.84 million 
Change over previous year: +316.5%