The Republic of
Maldives , commonly known as the
Maldive Islands or the
Maldives , is an island nation comprising a group of atoll s in
Kaynak: Outline of MaldivesIn ancient times the
Maldives were renowned for cowries , coir rope, dried tuna fish (
Maldive Fish), ambergris (Maavaharu) and Coco de
Kaynak: Economy of the MaldivesMaldive fish is cured tuna fish traditionally produced in
Maldives. main exports from
Maldives to Sri Lanka , where it is known as umbalakaḍa
Kaynak: Maldive fish