Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy).
With a civilization that dates back thousands of years, Malta boasts some of the oldest megalithic sites in the world. Situated in the center of the M ...
Longitude: 14.3754
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Malta:
7,734.52 km
Terrain:
Mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs.
Natural Resources:
Limestone, salt, arable land.
Industries:
Tourism, electronics, ship building and repair, construction, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, footwear, clothing, tobacco, aviation services, financial services, information technology services.
Population: 469,730
Most of the population lives on the eastern half of Malta, the largest of the three inhabited islands.
Area: 316 km2
slightly less than twice the size of Washington, DC
The country is an archipelago, with only the three largest islands (Malta, Ghawdex or Gozo, and Kemmuna or Comino) inhabited; numerous bays provide good harbors.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| mlt | Maltese |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Valletta
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:37 pm (GMT+01:00)
The flag of Malta is composed of two equal vertical bands of white and red. A representation of the George cross edged in red is situated on the upper hoist-side corner of the white band.
Bordering Countries
Malta has no bordering countries.
Malta is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Malta
You're in for a treat! Malta is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to June, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful Mediterranean coastline
- Charming towns and architecture
- High cost of living and travel
- Crowded tourist areas
- Hot and humid summers
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Maltese cuisine features fish, pasta, and rabbit.
- Popular dishes include pastizzi and rabbit stew.
- Freshly baked bread and local wines are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the ancient city of Mdina
- Explore the Blue Grotto
- Relax on the beaches of Gozo
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