MALE


Meaning of MALE in English

also spelled Male ', island and atoll, capital of Maldives, Indian Ocean. It lies about 400 miles (645 km) southwest of Sri Lanka. As the seat of government for the Maldivians, it has central courts, a government hospital, public and private schools with instruction in English, and a vocational-training school focused on engineering. It is a trade and tourist centre and is connected with Sri Lanka and India by steamship lines. Male International Airport handles both domestic and international flights. Male's chief products are fish (bonito and tuna), coconuts, breadfruit, and woven palm mats. Pop. 55,130.

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