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''The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area''
''The [https://www.lonelyplanet.com/maldives Maldives] is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area.  Its 1,190 coral islets stretch over an area of 35,200 sq mi (90,000 sq km). With global warming and shrinking of the polar ice caps, the Maldives is directly threatened. None of its islands rises more than six feet above sea level. With an average ground level elevation of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in), Maldives is the planet's lowest country.'''''  
 
'''''With an average ground level elevation of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, Maldives is the planet's lowest country'''''  


''Sea-level rise and inundation of the Maldives Islands threatens a [http://archive.harpers.org/2011/12/pdf/HarpersMagazine-2011-12-0083724.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJXATU3VRJAAA66RA&Expires=1460422040&Signature=d7WJb713yU6IGC9cdximBxOaqww%3D rising tide] reality...''
''Sea-level rise and inundation of the Maldives Islands threatens a [http://archive.harpers.org/2011/12/pdf/HarpersMagazine-2011-12-0083724.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJXATU3VRJAAA66RA&Expires=1460422040&Signature=d7WJb713yU6IGC9cdximBxOaqww%3D rising tide] reality...''

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Maldives Green Issues

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Inundation

The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. Its 1,190 coral islets stretch over an area of 35,200 sq mi (90,000 sq km). With global warming and shrinking of the polar ice caps, the Maldives is directly threatened. None of its islands rises more than six feet above sea level. With an average ground level elevation of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in), Maldives is the planet's lowest country.

Sea-level rise and inundation of the Maldives Islands threatens a rising tide reality...

World Bank: Maldives and Climate Change


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Maldives Submarine World

The Maldives Islands are synonymous with diving. Its geography consists of over 1,200 small coral islands. There are more than 4000 species of fish on coral reefs. In the Maldives are over 900...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqoQGDMvx8E (Documentary Video)


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Against the Rise: The First 100% solar-powered five-star resort has opened

http://inhabitat.com/this-jaw-dropping-luxury-resort-is-100-solar-powered/


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Pages in category "Maldives"

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