GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Maldives is located in ____
A
The Atlantic ocean
B
The southern ocean
C
The Indian ocean
D
The Pacific ocean
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Maldives is an independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean. The islands that make up the country extend more than 510 miles (820 km) from north to south and 80 miles (130 km) from east to west. The northernmost atoll is about 370 miles (600 km) south-southwest of the Indian mainland.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nestled southwest of Sri Lanka and India, Maldives is an archipelagic nation located in the Indian Ocean and also the smallest country in Asia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maldives is located south of India’s Lakshadweep Islands in the Indian Ocean. Both nations established diplomatic relations after the independence of Maldives from British rule in 1966. India was one of the first nations to recognise Maldives’ independence.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Maldives is a chain of 1192 islands located south-west of Sri Lanka and India in the Indian Ocean.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lakshadweep-India’s Own Undiscovered Northern Maldives Each island is fringed by snow-white coral sands with crystal clear waters. In the lagoons is abundant marine life making them excellent for diving and snorkeling.

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