Malta
A cluster of sun-baked islands in the middle of the Mediterranean, Malta packs more history per square kilometre than almost anywhere - its temples predate the Egyptian pyramids.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Two equal vertical halves, white at the hoist and red at the fly, with a red-edged George Cross in the upper hoist corner. The cross was awarded to Malta by King George VI in 1942 for the islanders' wartime bravery.
Malta FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Valletta |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 553,214 |
| Area | 316 km² |
| Population density | 1,751 /km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official languages | English, Maltese |
| Calling code | +356 |
| Internet TLD | .mt |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | MT / MLT |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Its megalithic temples are among the oldest free-standing stone structures in the world, older than the pyramids of Giza.
- It's one of the smallest and most densely populated countries in the world.
- Valletta, its capital, was built by the Knights of St John in the 16th century.
- Both Maltese and English are official languages, and Maltese is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet.
Malta FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Malta?
The capital of Malta is Valletta.
What is the population of Malta?
Malta has a population of about 553,214.
What currency does Malta use?
Malta uses the Euro (EUR).
What languages are spoken in Malta?
The official languages of Malta are English, Maltese.
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