The smallest country in Asia is Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean.
Maldives is an archipelago nation consisting of 1,192 coral islands and islets.
It is situated southwest of India and Sri Lanka and is known for its beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, and luxurious resorts.
With a total land area of just 300 square kilometers (116 square miles), it is slightly larger than the city of Washington, D.C. in the United States.