noun
Republic of Maldives
Official country name; used in formal contexts, news, and geography.
モルディブ共和国はインド洋に位置する島国です。
The Republic of Maldives is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean.
Short form commonly used in everyday conversation and travel contexts; モルディブ共和国 is the full official name.
From English 'Maldives' plus 共和国 (republic).