Maldives
Background
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This chain of 1,190 islands lies in the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 km southwest of India. In December 2004, disaster struck in the form of a major tsunami that left a trail of devastation in its wake. While the loss of life was relatively low, all but nine of the country’s 1,190 low-lying islands were flooded by the tsunami waves and 13 have had to be totally abandoned. Many thousands of residents were displaced.
The islands’ once-thriving tourism and fishing sectors were especially hard-hit. It is estimated that a third of the population of 300,000 was directly affected, significantly worsening poverty levels. UNICEF is assisting in the recovery process, which will be all-consuming in the coming months.
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Basic Indicators
Under-5 mortality rank | 89 |
Under-5 mortality rate, 1990 | 111 |
Under-5 mortality rate, 2006 | 30 |
Infant mortality rate (under 1), 1990 | 78 |
Infant mortality rate (under 1), 2006 | 26 |
Neonatal mortality rate, 2000 | 37 |
Total population (thousands), 2006 | 300 |
Annual no. of births (thousands), 2006 | 7 |
Annual no. of under-5 deaths (thousands), 2006 | 0 |
GNI per capita (US$), 2006 | 2680 |
Life expectancy at birth (years), 2006 | 68 |
Total adult literacy rate, 2000-2005* | 96 |
Primary school net enrolment/ attendance (%), 2000-2006* | 79 |
% share of household income 1995-2004*, lowest 40% | - |
% share of household income 1995-2004*, highest 20% | - |
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