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Malé

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A bird's-eye view of Malé, the capital city of the Maldives, showing its buildings and layout from above.

Malé

Malé is the capital city of the Maldives. It is a very busy place, with many people living in a small area. The city is on a group of islands called the North Malé Atoll.

Old Names and Buildings

Long ago, Malé was called the King’s Island. It was an important place for leaders. Some old buildings, like the Malé Friday Mosque, are still there today.

Islands of Malé

The city of Malé includes several islands:

The central island is very crowded, and many people from all over the Maldives live there. Some people also live on the other islands.

Weather and Seasons

Malé has a warm, tropical climate. The city has wet and dry seasons. It is usually around 30 °C during the day all year. The city gets a lot of rain, about 1,900 millimetres each year.

Malé is a special and important place for the Maldives. It has many stories from the past and beautiful buildings.

Images

Aerial view of Malé, the capital city of the Maldives
A historic minaret of the Friday Mosque in Malé, Maldives, captured before the city's streets were paved.
The Muliaage Palace, the official residence of the president of the Maldives.
A tall clock tower standing in the city of Malé, Maldives.
The Friday Mosque in Malé, Maldives, a beautiful example of Islamic architecture.
A scenic view of Malé, Maldives, showcasing modern buildings and hotels along the waterfront.
A beautifully maintained public square in the heart of Malé's central business district.
A bird's-eye view of Malé, the capital city of the Maldives, connected to an international airport by a bridge.
A historic building in Malé, Maldives, photographed in 1958.
A historical photograph from Malé, Maldives, showing a scene from 1960.
A beautiful beachfront scene in Male, Maldives, showing its historic port area.
A scenic view of the Male beachfront in the Maldives, showing the historic port area with ships.
Aerial view of Malé, the capital city of the Maldives, showing city streets and buildings from above.
A beautiful view of the skyline in Malé, Maldives.

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