MALDIVES

INTERCULTURAL
COMMUNICATION
markharoldvillanueva BBrC 3-
5
 Dhivehi Raajjege
Jumhooriyyaa
• Formal Name:
Republic of Maldives
• Capital:
Male
• Demonym:
Maldivian
• President:
Maumoon Abdul Gayoon
 The sunny side of life
• Top level domain: .mv
• Languages: dhivehi & english
(politicians)
• Currency: Rufiyaa(MVR)
• Calling code: +960
• Anthem: Gavmii mi ekuverikan matii
tibegen kuriime salaam
"In National Unity Do We Salute Our
Nation"
Religion, Food, Structures,
Language & Clothing

Maldivian Style
 Religion
• Rannamaari (sea demon)

• Buddhism to Islam

• Islam is the official religion of the

entire population, as adherence to it
is required for citizenship.
 Language
• The official and common language is
Dhivehi, an Indo-European language.

• The present-day written script is

called Thaana and is written
from right to left.

• English is used widely in Commerce

and increasingly as the medium of
instruction in government schools.
 Cuisine
• Coconuts
– Hunigondi (grater)

• Fish
– Mushimas, kuruma, fiyala,

• Starchy items
– Taro(ala), breadfruit, kashikeyo
breadfrui
t
screwpine
mushimas
harold