Malta

Key facts

Capital

Valletta

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Population

484,630

Land area

316 km²

ISO codes

MT / MLT

Languages

English, Maltese

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Calling code

+356

Internet domain

.mt

How Malta compares

Malta ranks 167th of 194 countries on this site by population and 185th by land area — under 0.01% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 39th of 45 by population and 41st by area. It has a coastline. It shares no land border with another country.

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Flag of Malta: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Malta flag breaks down as 51.8% red and 46.8% white.

• 51.8% red
• 46.8% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Malta's megalithic temples, built around 3600 BCE, are older than Egypt's pyramids.
2. The Knights of St. John fortified the islands and built the grand harbor city of Valletta.
3. Maltese is a Semitic language written in Latin script — a linguistic rarity in Europe.
4. During World War II Malta endured relentless bombing and was awarded the George Cross for bravery.
5. Village festas with fireworks, brass bands, and saint processions light up summer weekends.

Malta: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Malta?

The capital of Malta is Valletta.

What continent is Malta in?

Malta is in Europe, specifically the Southern Europe subregion.

What is the population of Malta?

Malta has a population of roughly 484,630 people, across a land area of 316 km².

What language is spoken in Malta?

The main languages of Malta are English and Maltese.

Does Malta share a land border with any country?

Malta has no land borders — it is an island nation or is otherwise surrounded by water.