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Explore Malta
Malta with its capital Valletta is located in Europe (Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea). It covers some 317 square kilometers (slightly less than twice the size of Washington, DC) with 416,338 citizens. Maltese and English are the common languages used in Malta. Thiscountry has no land-based border with any other country.
Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea that lies south of the island of Sicily, Italy. Although small, Malta has a long and rich history, with evidence for habitation going back to the Neolithic era (4th millennium B.C.). The country boasts some of the world's most ancient standing buildings (the Neolithic temples). There are no border controls between countries that have signed and implemented the treaty - the European Union (except Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom), Iceland, Norway and Switzerland. Likewise, a visa granted for any Schengen member is valid in all other countries that have signed and implemented the treaty. But be careful: Not all EU members have signed the Schengen treaty, and not all Schengen members are part of the European Union. The official languages are Maltese and English. In Summer, the island is perfect for water sports and beach activities. The island has been described as an open-air museum by some; one is unlikely to run out of things to see during a visit to Malta. Each township has its own unique sights to offer if one pays close enough attention. Distinctly Maltese cuisine is hard to find but does exist. The food eaten draws its influences from Italian cuisine. A typical soft drink that originated in Malta is Kinnie, a non-alcoholic fizzy drink made from bitter oranges (called Chinotto orange) and slightly reminiscent of Martini. Malta is generally safe compared to its European counterparts. However, with growing illegal immigration in detention camps located in the south of the island, locals are beginning to feel a sense of uncertainty in regards to their safety in these areas.
Popular Destinations in Malta
Administrative regions of Malta
- Attard
- Balzan
- Birkirkara
- Birzebbuga
- Bormla
- Dingli
- Ghajnsielem
- Hal Gharghur
- Hal Ghaxaq
- Haz-Zabbar
- Haz-Zebbug
- Il-Belt Valletta
- Il-Birgu
- Il-Fgura
- Il-Fontana
- Il-Furjana
- Il-Gudja
- Il-Gzira
- Il-Hamrun
- Il-Kalkara
- Il-Marsa
- Il-Mellieha
- Il-Mosta
- Il-Munxar
- Il-Qala
- Il-Qrendi
- In-Nadur
- In-Naxxar
- Ir-Rabat
- Is-Siggiewi
- Is-Swieqi
- Ix-Xaghra
- Ix-Xewkija
- Ix-Xghajra
- Iz-Zebbug
- Iz-Zejtun
- Iz-Zurrieq
- Kirkop
- L-Gharb
- L-Ghasri
- L-Iklin
- L-Imdina
- L-Imgarr
- L-Imqabba
- L-Imsida
- L-Imtarfa
- L-Isla
- Lija
- Luqa
- Marsaskala
- Marsaxlokk
- Paola
- Pembroke
- Qormi
- Safi
- Saint John
- Saint Julian's
- Saint Lawrence
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Paul's Bay
- Saint Venera
- Sannat
- Ta' Kercem
- Ta' Xbiex
- Tal-Pieta
- Tarxien
- Tas-Sliema
- Victoria
About the country
The topography is mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains with many coastal cliffs. The average density of population is about 1,318 per km². The climate in Malta can be described as Mediterraneanmild, rainy winters, hot, dry summers. Potential natural disasters are occasional droughts.
To reach someone Malta dial +356 prior to a number. The local cellular networks are operated on 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G. Websites typically end with the top level domain ".mt". If you want to bring electric appliances (e.g. battery chaarger), keep in min the local 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G). The sign for the locally used currency Lira is MTL.
Two equal vertical bands of white (hoist side) and red; in the upper hoist-side corner is a representation of the George Cross, edged in red; according to legend, the colors are taken from the red and white checkered banner of Count Roger of Sicily who removed a bi-colored corner and granted it to Malta in 1091; an uncontested explanation is that the colors are those of the Knights of Saint John who ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798; in 1942, King George VI of the UK awarded the George Cross to the islanders for their exceptional bravery and gallantry in World War II; since independence in 1964, the George Cross bordered in red has appeared directly on the white field.
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 Mediterranean, Malta’s islands have long served as a strategic military asset, with the islands at various times having come under control of the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans,
Geography
Area | ||
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Total (World Rank: 206) | 316 | sq km |
Land (World Rank: 203) | 316 | sq km |
Comparative | slightly less than twice the size of Washington, DC | |
Coastline | ||
196.8 | ||
Elevation | ||
Highest point (World Rank: 210) | 253 | m |
Agricultural land | ||
Total (World Rank: 128) | 32.30 | % |
Arable (World Rank: 33) | 28.40 | % |
Permanent crops (World Rank: 66) | 3.90 | % |
Irrigated land (World Rank: 155) | 35 | sq km |
Map reference | ||
Europe | ||
Environment | ||
Issues |
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Hazzards | occasional droughts | |
Location | ||
Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy) | ||
Climate | ||
Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers | ||
Terrain | ||
mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs |
People
Population | ||
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Total (World Rank: 174) | 416,338 | |
Deathrate (World Rank: 58) | 0.94 | % |
Birthrate (World Rank: 190) | 1.01 | % |
Growthrate (World Rank: 174) | 0.26 | % |
Migration rate (World Rank: 46) | 0.20 | % |
Fertility rate (World Rank: 187) | 1.55 | % |
Median age | ||
Male (World Rank: 29) | 40.80 | |
Female (World Rank: 39) | 43.00 | |
Age structure | ||
0 14 male (World Rank: 182) | 32,128 | |
0 14 female (World Rank: 182) | 30,490 | |
15 24 male (World Rank: 178) | 24,471 | |
15 24 female (World Rank: 178) | 23,142 | |
25 54 male (World Rank: 175) | 85,158 | |
25 54 female (World Rank: 175) | 81,303 | |
55 64 male (World Rank: 163) | 28,919 | |
55 64 female (World Rank: 164) | 29,298 | |
65 x male (World Rank: 154) | 36,743 | |
65 x female (World Rank: 153) | 44,686 | |
Health | ||
Infant mortality rate (World Rank: 199) | 0.35 | % |
Life expectancy total (World Rank: 38) | 81 | years |
Life expectancy female (World Rank: 40) | 83 | years |
Life expectancy male (World Rank: 35) | 78 | years |
Physicians per 1000 (World Rank: 18) | 3.91 | |
Hospital bed per 1000 (World Rank: 38) | 4.80 | |
Sanitation access total (World Rank: 14) | 100.00 | % |
Obesity adult (World Rank: 28) | 28.90 | % |
Drinking water access (World Rank: 6) | 100.00 | % |
Energy
Electricity | ||
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Production (World Rank: 145) | 1,228,000,000 | kWh |
Consumption (World Rank: 140) | 2,103,000,000 | kWh |
Import (World Rank: 66) | 1,054,000,000 | kWh |
Source fossil (World Rank: 66) | 88.50 | % |
Source renew (World Rank: 58) | 12.70 | % |
Refined products | ||
Consumption (World Rank: 111) | 42,000 | bbl / day |
Export (World Rank: 97) | 4,031 | bbl / day |
Import (World Rank: 88) | 43,950 | bbl / day |
Carbon footprint | ||
887700 |
Nation
Budget | ||
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Education (World Rank: 8) | 8 | % of GDP |
Military (World Rank: 143) | 1 | % of GDP |
Health (World Rank: 28) | 10 | % of GDP |
Surplus (World Rank: 51) | -1 | % of GDP |
National symbol | ||
Maltese eight-pointed cross | ||
National colours | ||
white | ||
Adjective | ||
Maltese | ||
Noun | ||
Maltese (singular and plural) | ||
Background | ||
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 Mediterranean, Malta’s islands have long served as a strategic military asset, with the islands at various times having come under control of the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, | ||
Flag description | ||
two equal vertical bands of white (hoist side) and red; in the upper hoist-side corner is a representation of the George Cross, edged in red; according to legend, the colors are taken from the red and white checkered banner of Count Roger of Sicily who removed a bi-colored corner and granted it to Malta in 1091; an uncontested explanation is that the colors are those of the Knights of Saint John who ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798; in 1942, King George VI of the UK awarded the George Cross to the islanders for their exceptional bravery and gallantry in World War II; since independence in 1964, the George Cross bordered in red has appeared directly on the white field |
Economy
Gdp | ||
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Purchasing power parity (World Rank: 151) | 17,320,000,000 | USD |
Real growth rate (World Rank: 32) | 5.50 | % |
Per capita purchasing power parity (World Rank: 43) | 39,900 | USD |
Source agriculture (World Rank: 190) | 1.30 | % |
Source industry (World Rank: 200) | 10.60 | % |
Source service (World Rank: 9) | 88.10 | % |
Labourforce | ||
Total (World Rank: 169) | 201,300 | |
In poverty (World Rank: 123) | 16.30 | % |
Products | ||
Industries |
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Exports |
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Imports |
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Communication
Phone | ||
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Landline total (World Rank: 121) | 234,383 | |
Landline per 100 (World Rank: 14) | 56.00 | |
Mobile per 100 (World Rank: 49) | 130.00 | |
Assessment | 0 | |
Internet | ||
Users (World Rank: 155) | 320,902 | |
Population (World Rank: 54) | 77.30 | % |
Transport
Air | ||
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Airports paved (World Rank: 214) | 1.00 | |
Heliports (World Rank: 61) | 2.00 | |
Road | ||
Total length (World Rank: 164) | 3,096 | |
Paved length (World Rank: 120) | 2,704 | |
Unpaved length (World Rank: 135) | 392 |