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May 15, 2024 · Background. A sultanate since the 12th century, the Maldives became a British protectorate in 1887 and a republic in 1968, three years after independence. President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM dominated Maldives' political scene for 30 years, elected to six successive terms by single-party referendums. After political demonstrations in the capital ...
Maldive sau Insulele Maldive, oficial Republica Maldive, este o țară insulară formată dintr-un grup de atoli din Oceanul Indian, situat sud-vest de India în Marea Laccadivelor din Oceanul Indian.
