The Maldives is an island country located in South Asia, with Dhivehi as its official and common language. It has a presidential republic system of government where the president is elected every five years and can serve up to two terms. Islam is the sole official religion, though a small number question their faith privately. The country consists of over 1,000 coral islands spread across roughly 90,000 square kilometers, with its economy highly dependent on tourism, especially scuba diving and water sports.