What used to be the main economic activity in the Maldives?
What used to be the main economic activity in the Maldives? In ancient times, Maldives were renowned for cowries, coir rope, dried tuna fish (Maldive fish), ambergris (maavaharu) and coco de mer (tavakkaashi). Local and foreign trading ships used to load these products in the Maldives and bring them abroad. $6.55 billion (nominal, 2023 est.)
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