what language do they speak in the maldives
Maldivian language Maldivian,[1] also known as Dhivehi[2] or Divehi[3][4] (ދިވެހި, dhivehi or ދިވެހިބަސް, dhivehi-bas), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the South Asian island country of Maldives; it is the language of Maldivians, an Indo-Aryan ethnic group native to the country. It is also the first language of nearly 10,000 people on the island of Minicoy in the Union territory of Lakshadweep, India, where the Mahl dialect of the Maldivian language is spoken.
Polynesia Polynesia (UK: /ˌpɒlɪˈniːziə/, US: /-ʒə/; from Greek: πολύς polys "many" and Greek: νῆσος nēsos "island") is a subregion of Oceania, made up of more than 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The indigenous people who inhabit the islands of Polynesia are termed Polynesians, and share many similar traits including language family, culture, and beliefs.[1] Historically, they had a strong tradition of sailing and using stars to navigate at night. The largest country in Polynesia is New Zealand.