Malé, population 62,937 (1995), is the capital of the Republic of Maldives. The city is located on Malé Island[?] in the Malé Atoll[?]. A seaplane base and a ship anchorage are located on the island. Malé is the center of trade in coconuts, coir, palm mats, copra, and cowry[?] shells.
... The per capita income for the town is $29,910. 8.7% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, ...