Maldives

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• 🌊An archipelagic state in South Asia located in the Indian Ocean, composed of 26 natural atolls encompassing over 1,000 coral islands.
• 🏳️What does its flag mean? The red rectangle outer border represents the bravery and blood of national heroes who fought for their country. The green central rectangle symbolizes peace, prosperity, and the abundant coconut palm trees of the islands. The white crescent moon symbolizes Islam, the state religion of the Maldives.
• 🏝️Lowest country on Earth: The Maldives is the world's lowest-lying country, with an average natural ground elevation of just 1.5 meters (4 feet 11 inches) above sea level.
• 🌊Glowing sea beaches: Certain Maldivian beaches experience the famous 'Sea of Stars' phenomenon, caused by bioluminescent phytoplankton emitting bright blue light when disturbed by ocean waves.
• 🦈World-class coral atolls: The Maldives contains roughly 5% of the planet's total coral reefs, forming a vital sanctuary for whale sharks, manta rays, and marine life.