Malé, Maldives
Malé, population 62,937 (
1995), is the capital of the Republic of
Maldives. The city is located on Malé Island in the Malé Atoll. A seaplane base and a ship anchorage are located on the island. Malé is the center of trade in coconuts,
coir,
palm mats,
copra, and
cowry shells.
Malé International Airport is on adjacent Hulule Island.