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Maldives

Stamps issued: 1948-PRESENT

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5l Dolphinfish single

A group of islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Ceylon. The Maldives came under British protection in 1887 and were attached to the Ceylon colony until 1948. During 1948-64, the islands were closely associated with Great Britain, becoming completely independent in July 1965. In 1968, the 800-year-old sultanate was abolished, and a republic was established. Although the Maldives have issued some 2,000 stamps since independence, the country is not economically developed and is among the world's poorest nations.

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Precedent Country:


BRITISH PROTECTORATE
Stamps issued: 1909-1965

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1r Mineret of Juma Mosque, near Male single

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