Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Maldives  | Bhutan  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Maldives | Kingdom of Bhutan |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Malé | Thimphu |
Latitude  | 4° 10′ 48″ N | 27° 28′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 73° 30′ 36″ E | 89° 38′ 0″ E |
The total area of Maldives is 298 sq km, and the total area of Bhutan is 38,394 sq km. Maldives is smaller than Bhutan by 38,096 sq km. Maldives is around 128.84 times smaller than Bhutan.
Indicators | Maldives | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 298 Sq km | 38,394 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 38,096 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 115 Sq Mile | 14,824 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 14,709 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 99 % | 1.1 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Malé | Thimphu |
Demonyms  | Maldivian | Bhutanese |
Official Languages  | Dhivehi | Dzongkha |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 98.7 % | 74.7 % |
The people of Maldives are called Maldivian, and the people of Bhutan are called Bhutanese.
Indicators | Maldives | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Maldivian Rufiyaa | Ngultrum |
Currency Symbol  | MVR | BTN |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +960 | +975 |
Internet TLD  | .mv | .bt |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MV | BT |
Indicators | Maldives | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Qaumii Salaam | Druk tsendhen |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Salute | The Thunder Dragon Kingdom |
National Animal  | Yellowfin Tuna | Takin |
National Bird  | White-breasted Waterhen | Raven |
National Flower  | Pink rose | Himalayan Blue Poppy |
National Sport  | Football | Archery |
National Colors  | Red and white | Orange, gold and white |
Indicators | Maldives | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 07:49 AM | 08:49 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC+6 (Bhutan Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC+6 (Bhutan Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Maldives is [07:49 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Bhutan is [08:49 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024].
Maldives is [ 1 hours ] behind of Bhutan.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Maldives as of 2023 is estimated to be around 521,021, and the total population of Bhutan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 787,424.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Maldives had 266,403 less people than Bhutan.
The annual Population Growth in Maldives is 2.67% and the annual population growth in Bhutan is 0.78%.
Indicators | Maldives | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.6 % | 15 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81 % | 79.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.35 % | 5.84 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Malé | Thimphu |
Current Time | 07:49 AM | 08:49 AM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 27.97 Degree Celsius | 6.24 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 350 Degree | 1.02 km/hr, 133 Degree |
Humidity  | 78 % | 39 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.68 (Births Per Woman) | 1.4 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 52.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 150.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 39.55 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 108.65 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 20.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Maldives | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (52.6 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (92 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Liver cancer ( 5 people per 100K population) | Tuberculosis ( 18.1 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 1.3 (people per 100K population) | 12.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.74 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.6 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.08 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Maldives, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 52.6 people per 100,000 people in Maldives, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 92 people per 100,000 people in Bhutan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Maldives, spent [ 10.03% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Bhutan, spent [ 3.85% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Maldives | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 17.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.43 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.2 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Maldives, are 1.42 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Bhutan.
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