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Maldives
Internet usage, broadband and telecommunications reports

Internet Usage Statistics:
20,100 Internet users as of April, 2007;
6.6% of the population, according to ITU.



Maldives - officially the Republic of Maldives, is an island nation consisting of a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south of Lakshadweep group of islands of India, about seven hundred kilometers (435 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka. The twenty-six atolls encompass a territory featuring 1,192 islets, roughly two hundred of which are inhabited by people. Following the introduction of Islam in 1153, the islands later became a Portuguese (1558), Dutch (1654), and British (1887) colonial possession. In 1965, Maldives declared its independence from Britain, and in 1968 the Sultanate was replaced by a Republic.

Latest Population Estimate:
303,732 population for 2007, according to world-gazetteer.

Latest GNI Estimate:
GNI per capita was US$ 2,390 for 2006, according to the World Bank.

Maldives Land Size (Area):
Maldives has 298 sq km - Population Density is 1,003 persons per sq km.

Weather in Maldives: Weather in Maldives.

Travel to Maldives: Tourism in Maldives.

Internet Usage and Population Statistics:

YEAR

Users

Population

% Pen.

GDP p.c.*

Usage Source

2000

6,000

298,841

2.1 %

N/A

ITU

2005

19,000

298,841

6.4 %

US$ 2,390

ITU

2007

20,100

303,732

6.6 %

US$ 2,390

ITU

Note: Per Capita GDP in US dollars, source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

Maldives Statistics
World Bank Statistics and Data for Maldives

Search Engines and Directories:
Maldives Search Engines

Maldives Open Directory


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Maldives Profile

Maldives in the Wikipedia
Maldives history, politics, map, geography, economy,
demography, full information and links.


Maldives in the CIA Factbook
Maldives information about the economy, geography, government,
population, communications, military and transnational issues.


Maldives Profile
Up to date resume about Maldives leaders, history, main events,
map, flag, geography, news, politics and media links by the BBC.

Maldives e-Government Project
United Nations Developement Programme in Maldives.

Maldives Information Page
The Maldives portal, with useful information.

Maldives Globalis Page
Maldives statistics for agriculture, climate, economy, education, environment,
gender equality, health, human development, population, technology, and water.



Maldives Telecommunications and Broadband Reports

Maldives Telecoms Market Overview and Statistics Report
The Maldives boasts an efficient, up to date telecommunications system. Through the recent efforts of long-time monopoly telco, Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun Pvt Ltd (Dhiraagu), there is now full telephone service coverage of the archipelago. Dhiraagu is a joint venture between the Government of the Maldives (65%) and Cable & Wireless plc (UK) with 35%. As well as its fixed-line network, the company also operates a GSM mobile service and was, until recently, the country’s sole licensed ISP. By early 2006, a second mobile operator was launching a national service. This report provides an overview of the country’s telecom sector, together with some pertinent statistics.
See summary and table of contents


2006 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Asia report for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
This 171 page report provides a comprehensive overview of the trends and developments in telecommunications, broadcasting and pay TV markets in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Subjects covered include:

* Key Statistics
* Market and Industry Overviews
* Regulatory Environment
* Major Players (fixed and mobile)
* Infrastructure
* Mobile Voice and Data Markets
* Internet, VoIP, IPTV
* Broadband (FttH, DSL, cable TV, wireless)
* Convergence and Digital Media

Current publication date: April 2006 (12th Edition - ISSN 1442-1674)
See the table of contents and report summary here.


Broadband and Consumer E-Commerce in Maldives

September 2006 Review


At present e-Commerce in Maldives is very limited.



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