Border history · 1887–2023

Maldives borders over time

CShapes records 1 change to the borders of Maldives between 1887 and 2023. It has been independent since May 26, 1965. Its territory covers 34 km².

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Border changes
1
Area today
34 km²
Status
Independent since 1965
May 26, 1965 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Maldives's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. December 16, 1887 – May 25, 1965

    34 km²First recorded versionRuled by United KingdomWorld map in 1888

  2. May 26, 1965 – present

    34 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1965

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Maldives appears as a territory of United Kingdom.
  2. Maldives becomes independent from United Kingdom.