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The Maldives has twenty-six natural atolls, which have been divided into twenty-one administrative divisions (twenty administrative atolls and Malé city.


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The paradise destination of the Maldives has once again been condemned for its human rights record, which has been described as “deplorable”.

The report says that the islands, which stretch across the Indian Ocean, have been ruled since 1978 by President Abdul Gayoom, whose family also controls the three main newspapers and state television and radio.

The population, largely Sunni Muslim, is reportedly rarely allowed to mix with tourists, unless they are employed at one of the many international hotels













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