Wonderful view of Malé island

Malé is the capital and most populous city in the Republic of Maldives.

The city is geographically located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll). Administratively, it is a city-class constituency and is governed by the Malé City Council. Traditionally it was the King’s Island, from where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties ruled and where the palace was located.

Tourism is the largest industry in the Maldives.