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.
... had their own slang, with terms like "snugglepup" (a man who frequents "petting" parties) and "bamey-mugging" (sex). They went to jazz clubs at night where they danced ...