Maldives (MV)
The Maldives is the world's most geographically dispersed country — a chain of 26 coral atolls and 1,192 islands stretching 900km across the Indian Ocean, of which only about 185 are inhabited.
Capital: Malé
Region: Asia
Language: Dhivehi
Currency: MVR (Rf)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 55)
Emergency: 119
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
119
Police
119
Fire Brigade
118
Ambulance
102
Poison Control
Contact ADK Hospital: +960 331 3553
Mental Health
MFDA Mental Health Services: +960 301 6652
Domestic Violence
+960 1412 (Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services hotline)
Child Protection
+960 1412
Road Assistance
No formal AA equivalent — contact your resort, hotel, or employer for vehicle assistance.
How to call emergency services in Maldives
Emergency calls: 119 connects to Maldives Police Service for all general emergencies. For ambulance, call 102 or go directly to ADK Hospital (Malé) or IGMH (Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital). On resort islands, contact resort security first — they have dedicated emergency procedures and can reach coast guard rapidly. For sea rescue: MNDF Coast Guard 331 4243.