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Malta — Country Facts & Profile

Southern Europe, Europe

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Malta is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. With a population of 579,704 and an area of 316 km², the capital city is Valletta. The official languages are English and Maltese. The national currency is the Euro (€ EUR).

Quick Facts

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Valletta
Capital
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579,704
Population
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316 km²
Area (km²)
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122 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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1,835 / km²
Population Density
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€ EUR
Currency
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+356
Dial Code
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.mt
TLD
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Europe
Continent

Economy

Malta has a GDP per capita of $43,899, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$43,899
GNI per Capita$36,730
Avg. Internet Speed148 Mbps

Geography

Malta is located in Southern Europe at coordinates 35.83°N, 14.58°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 316 km² (122 mi²). Population density: 1,835 people per km². The highest point is Ta' Dmejrek at 253 m.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates35.83°N, 14.58°E
🏔️ Highest PointTa' Dmejrek
253 m
TimezonesEurope/Malta

Travel & Living

Key indicators for visiting or living in Malta. Average temperature in Valletta: 20.1°C (68°F).

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20.1°C
Avg Temp (Valletta)
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148 Mbps
Avg Internet Speed
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98 / 100
Safety Index

Safety

Malta has a safety index of 98 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.

Safety Index98 / 100

Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.

Nature & Wildlife

Malta has 6 zoos and 3 botanical gardens.

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6
Zoos
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3
Botanical Gardens

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Malta, including Tony Bezzina Stadium with a capacity of 2,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumTony Bezzina Stadium
2,000 seats
🏥 Notable HospitalFloriana Health Centre

Cities in Malta

States & Regions

Saint Paul’s Bay

1 cities · 32,042 people

Largest: San Pawl il-Baħar

Birkirkara

1 cities · 24,356 people

Largest: Birkirkara

Il-Mosta

1 cities · 23,482 people

Largest: Mosta

Tas-Sliema

1 cities · 22,591 people

Largest: Sliema

Qormi

1 cities · 16,801 people

Largest: Qormi

Ħaż-Żabbar

1 cities · 15,648 people

Largest: Żabbar

In-Naxxar

1 cities · 14,890 people

Largest: Naxxar

Saint John

1 cities · 14,720 people

Largest: San Ġwann

Is-Swieqi

1 cities · 14,452 people

Largest: Swieqi

Saint Julian

1 cities · 13,792 people

Largest: San Ġiljan

L-Imsida

1 cities · 13,713 people

Largest: Imsida

Birżebbuġa

1 cities · 12,915 people

Largest: Birżebbuġa

Il-Fgura

1 cities · 12,877 people

Largest: Fgura

Ir-Rabat

1 cities · 11,936 people

Largest: Rabat

Il-Gżira

1 cities · 11,669 people

Largest: Gżira

Iż-Żejtun

1 cities · 11,549 people

Largest: Żejtun

Il-Mellieħa

1 cities · 11,389 people

Largest: Mellieħa

Attard

1 cities · 11,377 people

Largest: Attard

Ħaż-Żebbuġ

1 cities · 11,079 people

Largest: Haz-Zebbug

Iż-Żurrieq

1 cities · 10,962 people

Largest: Żurrieq

Marsaskala

1 cities · 10,024 people

Largest: Marsaskala

Il-Ħamrun

1 cities · 9,743 people

Largest: Ħamrun

Is-Siġġiewi

1 cities · 8,721 people

Largest: Siġġiewi

Paola

1 cities · 8,706 people

Largest: Paola

Ta’ Xbiex

1 cities · 8,627 people

Largest: Tarxien

Saint Venera

1 cities · 7,590 people

Largest: Santa Venera

Valletta

1 cities · 6,794 people

Largest: Valletta

Victoria

1 cities · 6,596 people

Largest: Victoria

Luqa

1 cities · 6,162 people

Largest: Luqa

Bormla

1 cities · 6,096 people

Largest: Cospicua

Il-Marsa

1 cities · 5,454 people

Largest: Marsa

Tal-Pietà

1 cities · 4,892 people

Largest: Pietà

Ħal Għaxaq

1 cities · 4,860 people

Largest: Għaxaq

Balzan

1 cities · 4,689 people

Largest: Balzan

In-Nadur

1 cities · 3,933 people

Largest: Nadur

Pembroke

1 cities · 3,842 people

Largest: Pembroke

L-Imġarr

1 cities · 3,802 people

Largest: Imġarr

Dingli

1 cities · 3,711 people

Largest: Dingli

Ix-Xagħra

1 cities · 3,680 people

Largest: Xagħra

Marsaxlokk

1 cities · 3,660 people

Largest: Marsaxlokk

L-Iklin

1 cities · 3,422 people

Largest: L-Iklin

L-Imqabba

1 cities · 3,339 people

Largest: Mqabba

Ix-Xewkija

1 cities · 3,303 people

Largest: Xewkija

Lija

1 cities · 3,202 people

Largest: Lija

Il-Gudja

1 cities · 3,184 people

Largest: Gudja

Il-Qrendi

1 cities · 3,148 people

Largest: Qrendi

Il-Kalkara

1 cities · 3,059 people

Largest: Kalkara

Ghajnsielem

1 cities · 2,931 people

Largest: Għajnsielem

Ħal Għargħur

1 cities · 2,857 people

Largest: Hal Gharghur

Senglea

1 cities · 2,720 people

Largest: Senglea

Mtarfa

1 cities · 2,615 people

Largest: Imtarfa

Il-Birgu

1 cities · 2,489 people

Largest: Vittoriosa

Kirkop

1 cities · 2,397 people

Largest: Kirkop

Safi

1 cities · 2,280 people

Largest: Safi

Floriana

1 cities · 2,032 people

Largest: Floriana

Tarxien

1 cities · 2,012 people

Largest: Ta’ Xbiex

Ix-Xgħajra

1 cities · 1,830 people

Largest: Xgħajra

Iż-Żebbuġ

1 cities · 1,770 people

Largest: Żebbuġ

Sannat

1 cities · 1,681 people

Largest: Sannat

Ta’ Kerċem

1 cities · 1,627 people

Largest: Kerċem

L-Għarb

1 cities · 1,298 people

Largest: Għarb

Il-Fontana

1 cities · 922 people

Largest: Fontana

Il-Munxar

1 cities · 840 people

Largest: Munxar

Saint Lawrence

1 cities · 530 people

Largest: San Lawrenz

L-Imdina

1 cities · 193 people

Largest: Imdina

Frequently Asked Questions about Malta

What is the capital of Malta?
The capital of Malta is Valletta.
What is the population of Malta?
Malta has a population of approximately 579,704 people.
What continent is Malta in?
Malta is located in Europe, in the Southern Europe subregion.
Where is Malta located?
Malta is located in Southern Europe, Europe, at coordinates 35.8°N, 14.6°E.
What currency does Malta use?
Malta uses the Euro (€ EUR).
What is the capital and currency of Malta?
The capital of Malta is Valletta and the currency is the Euro (EUR).
What languages are spoken in Malta?
The official languages of Malta are English, Maltese.
What is the area of Malta?
Malta covers a total area of 316 km² (122 square miles).
How large is Malta in square miles?
Malta has a total area of approximately 122 square miles (316 km²).
What is the population density of Malta?
Malta has a population density of approximately 1835 people per km².
Is Malta an independent country?
Yes, Malta is a fully independent and sovereign country.
Does Malta have any land borders?
No, Malta has no land borders.
What is the GDP per capita of Malta?
The GDP per capita of Malta is approximately $43,899.
Is Malta safe to visit?
Malta is considered very safe, with a safety index of 98 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
What is the average temperature in Valletta?
The average annual temperature in Valletta, the capital of Malta, is approximately 20.1°C (68°F).
What is the country calling code for Malta?
The international calling code for Malta is +356. To call Malta from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +356 and the local number.
What time zone is Malta in?
Malta operates on the Europe/Malta time zone.
What is the highest point in Malta?
The highest point in Malta is Ta' Dmejrek at 253 m (830 ft) above sea level.
What is the GNI per capita of Malta?
The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Malta is approximately $36,730 (World Bank data).
How fast is the internet in Malta?
The average internet speed in Malta is 148 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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