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Maldives
World's lowest-lying nation; paradise of coral atolls and turquoise lagoons
๐ฒ๐ป Maldives Indian Ocean 1965
๐๏ธ Why It Matters
1
26 coral atolls with 1,200 islands โ only 200 inhabited
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Average ground elevation of 1.5 m โ world's lowest-lying country
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Famous for overwater bungalows, bioluminescent beaches and manta ray diving
Highest point is just 2.4 m above sea level โ at serious risk from rising sea levels
Quick Facts
Category
๐๏ธ Islands & Beaches
Country
๐ฒ๐ป Maldives
Location
Indian Ocean
Key Year
1965
About
World's lowest-lying nation; paradise of coral atolls and turquoise lagoons