Malé is the capital city of Maldives.

Malé is also the most populous city in the Maldives. With a population of 252,768 and an area of 8.30 square kilometers (3.20 sq mi), it is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city is geographically located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll). Administratively, the city consists of a central island, an airport island, and four other islands governed by the Malé City Council.

The whole island group, the Maldives, is named after its capital. The word "Maldives" means "the islands (dives) of Malé".