Divehi is the official language of the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. It belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family and is primarily spoken by the Maldivian population. Divehi has its own script called Thaana, which is written from right to left. The language has several dialects, with the standard form being known as Maldivian Divehi. It incorporates vocabulary from Arabic, English, and Sanskrit, reflecting the Maldives' historical trade and cultural connections. Divehi is an essential part of the Maldivian identity and culture.