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GEO_MV2009_2016
(GEO_MV2009_2016)Maldives regions, 2009-2016 [integrated; GIS]
Codes and Frequencies
Description
GEO_MV2009_2016 indicates the region of Maldives where the respondent was interviewed. The variable is integrated to yield units with consistent boundaries across samples.
Labels identify the modern geographic units (provinces) contained in each integrated region. Each sample also has its own non-integrated geography variable
An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Maldives can be downloaded here.
Universe
- Maldives 2009: Ever-married women age 17-49.
- Maldives 2016: All women age 15-49
