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People of Maldives Nationality: Noun and adjective--Maldivian(s). Population (mid-year 2002): 280,000 (plus 31,000 expatriate laborers who are not counted in the census). Population growth rate: 1.66%. Population growth rate has dropped dramatically in recent years. Ethnic groups: South Indians, Sinhalese, Arabs. Religion: Sunni Islam. Languages: Dhivehi (official); many government officials speak English. Education: Years compulsory--none. Attendance--primary (grades 1-5) 99%; secondary: (grades 6-10) 51%, (grades 11-12) 5%. Literacy--98%. Health: Infant mortality rate--18/1,000. Life expectancy--73 years male; 74 years female. Resident work force: Community, social and personal services--21%; manufacturing--13%; fishing--11%; tourism--11%; transport, storage, and communication--9%; other--35%.
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