Maldives Civil Registration
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How to Find the Records
Offices to Contact
Ministry of Health
H.Roshani Building
Sosun Magu
Malé, Maldives
Telephone: +960 332-8887
Email: moh@health.gov.mv
Maldives Washington DC Embassy
801 Second Avenue
Suite 202
NY, NY 10017
Telephone: (212) 599 6195
Fax: (212) 661 6405
Historical Background
Buddhism was the main religion and influence in the Maldives for 1,200 years. The Buddhist king converted to Islam in 1153 or 1193. Six Islamic dynasties lasted until 1932. In 1558, the Portuguese established a small garrison, but were driven out fifteen years later.
In the mid-17th century, the Dutch were heavily involved in the Maldives. In 1796, the British came, and the Maldives became a British Protectorate until 1953. On 11 November 1968, the republic was created.[1]
Ethnic groups include a mixture of Sinhalese, Dravidian, Arab, Australasian, and African resulting from historical changes in government.[2]
Coverage and Compliance
"As early as 1960s, births and deaths have been reported to the Ministry of Health (MoH) through a system of registration. This system was not properly enforced until birth and death registration law which was enacted in 1992."[3]
Information Recorded in the Records
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, Maldives, (accessed 27 January 2023).
- ↑ CIA, The World Factbook, Maldives, (accessed 27 January 2023).
- ↑ Sofoora Kawsar Usman (Ministry of Health, Maldives) and Sheena Moosa (PhD) (Maldives National University), Evaluation of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) System in the Maldives – Mortality Cause Specific Approach, (accessed 27 January 2023).