Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Maldives  | Latvia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Maldives | Republic of Latvia |
Continent  | Asia | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Malé | Riga |
Latitude  | 4° 10′ 48″ N | 57° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 73° 30′ 36″ E | 25° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Maldives is 298 sq km, and the total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km. Maldives is smaller than Latvia by 64,291 sq km. Maldives is around 216.74 times smaller than Latvia.
Indicators | Maldives | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 298 Sq km | 64,589 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 64,291 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 115 Sq Mile | 24,938 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 24,823 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 99 % | 2.09 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Malé | Riga |
Demonyms  | Maldivian | Latvian, Lettish |
Official Languages  | Dhivehi | Latvian |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 98.7 % | 64 % |
The people of Maldives are called Maldivian, and the people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish.
Indicators | Maldives | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Maldivian Rufiyaa | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | MVR | EUR |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +960 | +371 |
Internet TLD  | .mv | .lv |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MV | LV |
Indicators | Maldives | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Qaumii Salaam | Dievs, svētī Latviju! |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Salute | God Bless Latvia! |
National Animal  | Yellowfin Tuna | White Wagtail |
National Bird  | White-breasted Waterhen | White Wagtail |
National Flower  | Pink rose | Oxeye Daisy |
National Sport  | Football | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Red and white | Carmine and white |
Indicators | Maldives | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 01:52 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Maldives is [01:52 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
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 Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Maldives had 1,360,729 less people than Latvia.
The annual Population Growth in Maldives is 2.67% and the annual population growth in Latvia is -0.67%.
Indicators | Maldives | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.6 % | 12.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.35 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Malé | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 01:52 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 28.97 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 180 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 84 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Maldives | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.68 (Births Per Woman) | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 52.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 39.55 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Maldives | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (52.6 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Liver cancer ( 5 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 1.3 (people per 100K population) | 9.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.74 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.19 (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 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, 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 Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Maldives | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 17.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.43 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Maldives, are 1.40 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Latvia.
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