The Maldives is best known globally as a luxury holiday destination, famous for its beautiful beaches and upscale hotels.
Tourism contributes the lion's share of the income to this archipelago in the indian Ocean.
Population
The Maldives is among some of the smallest countries in the world with a population of less than 500,000. The population is expected to reach a million by 2050.
Economy
The economy has been growing above percent in the past few years, which puts Maldives in the category of fast growing economies in the world.
Tourism
The growth in the tourism sector also has contributed to steady growth of its economy. Maldives welcomes more than a million tourists every year, and still continues to grow.