Malé City is the capital of the Maldives. Everything You Need to Know about Male. Malé is not only in the country's heart, but has always been the capital of the Maldives, from century to century from the Sultan's palace, and then from the president's office. The tiny but densely populated city of Male features a contrast to the laid-back beach resorts found in much of the rest of the Maldives #maldives #malé #maldivesislands #visitmaldives #travel #trip #vacation #travelgram