How does the People’s Majlis represent the Maldives’ atoll groups?

The People’s Majlis, which is the Maldives’ unicameral legislature, represents the country's administrative divisions through a system of elected members.12

The country is divided into Male island and 20 distinct atoll groups for administrative purposes. Members of the People’s Majlis are elected to five-year terms from these specific divisions.2

The representation for each of these areas is determined by population size, with the requirement that every administrative division must have a minimum of two representatives.2