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Maldives
Last reviewed: 27 October 2009

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TRADE AND INVESTMENT

Trade and Investment with the UK

In 2008 exports to the UK from the Maldives stood at US$9.8million, down 21% on 2007. Imports from the UK amounted to US$16.3million, up 1% on 2007.
Britain's main exports to Maldives are transport and telecommunication equipment. The UK's main investment in Maldives is a joint venture between Cable and Wireless and the Maldivian government to operate its telecommunication services.

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Useful Links

• British Council Sri Lanka
• Department for International Development (DFID)
• Official Maldives tourism site
• UK Trade & Investment Country Profile: Maldives  

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