Major Religion: Islam MORE

A cluster of 1,190 tropical islands to the southwest of India makes up the small nation of Maldives. Maldivian nationals inhabit only 200 of these islands and another 80 are established as resort islands. Maldives depends heavily on its large tourism industry as well as fishing to maintain its economy. The islands are popular among tourists because of their beautiful beaches, exotic marine life, and tropical diversity.

The people of Maldives are almost entirely Muslim, and the government is opposed to attempts at reaching them with the Gospel. After the devastating tsunami of 2004 struck the islands, international Christians were able to offer help and hope to the people affected by the disaster.