Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Maldives  | Somalia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Maldives | Federal Republic of Somalia |
Continent  | Asia | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Malé | Mogadishu |
Latitude  | 4° 10′ 48″ N | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 73° 30′ 36″ E | 49° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Maldives is 298 sq km, and the total area of Somalia is 637,657 sq km. Maldives is smaller than Somalia by 637,359 sq km. Maldives is around 2139.79 times smaller than Somalia.
Indicators | Maldives | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 298 Sq km | 637,657 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 637,359 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 115 Sq Mile | 246,201 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 246,086 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 99 % | 0.4 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Malé | Mogadishu |
Demonyms  | Maldivian | Somali |
Official Languages  | Dhivehi | Somali, Arabic |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 98.7 % | 100 % |
The people of Maldives are called Maldivian, and the people of Somalia are called Somali.
Indicators | Maldives | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Maldivian Rufiyaa | Somali shilling |
Currency Symbol  | MVR | SOS |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +960 | +252 |
Internet TLD  | .mv | .so |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MV | SO |
Indicators | Maldives | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Qaumii Salaam | Soomaaliyeey toosoo |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Salute | Every Nation Has Its Own Flag |
National Animal  | Yellowfin Tuna | Leopard |
National Bird  | White-breasted Waterhen | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Pink rose | King Protea |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Blue and white |
Indicators | Maldives | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 07:21 AM | 05:21 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa 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 [07:21 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Somalia is [05:21 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Maldives is [ 2 hours ] ahead of Somalia.
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 Somalia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 18,143,378.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Maldives had 17,622,357 less people than Somalia.
The annual Population Growth in Maldives is 2.67% and the annual population growth in Somalia is 3.51%.
Indicators | Maldives | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.6 % | 31.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81 % | 65.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.35 % | 2.49 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Malé | Mogadishu |
Current Time | 07:21 AM | 05:21 AM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 28.03 Degree Celsius | 28.15 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.05 km/hr, 175 Degree | 5.8 km/hr, 81 Degree |
Humidity  | 71 % | 68 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.68 (Births Per Woman) | 6.2 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 52.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 372.86 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 39.55 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 288.42 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 68 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Maldives | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (52.6 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (141 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Liver cancer ( 5 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 27 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 1.3 (people per 100K population) | 20.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.74 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.89 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
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 141 people per 100,000 people in Somalia, are dying of Lower respiratory infections, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
Indicators | Maldives | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 17.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 14.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.43 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | Yet to Update |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Maldives, are 1.18 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Somalia.
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