Maldives

GDP:$1.588 billion (2007 est.)

GDP growth rate:7.5%

The Maldivian economy is dependent on fishing as main source of income to the country.

• The varieties of fish are; tuna, skipjack, yellowfin and mackerel which is abundant in the open waters of Maldives

While tourism has been an enormous growth for the country, the island nation remains poor. Its per capita income is neary $2,166.38 per year.