Malé City, the capital of the Maldives, is home to the country's historic national museum. This museum was the first one ever established in the nation and honours the early settlers. The city of Malé has a rich history that was instrumental in the establishment of the nation. People fleeing religious persecution in their home nations arrived in this island nation. There are more than a thousand islands that make up the Maldives, but the capital and largest city is located on just one island: Malé. It is at the centre of everyday life in the Maldives. The cultural history of the Maldivian people, as well as those of the government institutions, the whole nation, and the country as a whole, are celebrated at the museum.