Where is Malta?

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Malta is located in Southern Europe. It is a small island country in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of Italy and north of Libya. The map of Malta shows that exact geographic location the Country.

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Where is Malta
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Where is Malta Located?

Malta officially known as the Republic of Malta, is a Southern European island country located in the central Mediterranean Sea. Malta is located about 288 km north from Tunisia and 93 km south of Italian island Sicily. With 300 sq. km area (approximately), Malta is one of the smallest and most densely populated island countries of the world. With a population of about 516,100, as of 2020 and an area of 316 km2 (122 sq mi) (185th rank in the World). Valletta is the capital city of the country. However, Birkirkara is the largest town in the region. Malta has two official languages i.e. Maltese and English whereby Maltese is being considered as the national language.
The government type of Malta is a republic featured with parliamentary system. However, this political system is inspired closely with the Westminster system. Besides, Malta is a member of the United Nations and also a member of the European Union.

Moreover, Malta is internationally known for its tourist resort along with numerous recreational areas and historical monuments. The small country has as much as nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among them, most significant is the Megalithic Temples which are the oldest free-standing structures in the world. Thousands of tourists across the world use to visit the island for their holidays every year.

Malta Facts

CountryMalta
ContinentEurope
Where is LocatedMalta is located in Southern Europe, in the central Mediterranean Sea
Coordinates35°53′N 14°30′E
CapitalValletta
Largest CityBirkirkara
Neighboring CountriesNo land borders; nearest countries are Italy and Tunisia
Administrative Divisions68 local councils
Area316 km² (122 sq mi)
Population (2024 Estimate)563,443
Official LanguagesMaltese and English
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
ISO Alpha-2 CodeMT
ISO Alpha-3 CodeMLT
ISO Numeric Code470
GDP (Nominal 2024)US $24.32 billion (approx.)
Calling Code+356
Time ZoneCET (UTC+1) | Summer: CEST (UTC+2)
Main Natural HarboursGrand Harbour, Marsamxett Harbour, Marsaxlokk Harbour
Main International AirportMalta International Airport (IATA: MLA, ICAO: LMML)
Main IslandsMalta, Gozo (Għawdex), and Comino (Kemmuna)
Internet TLD.mt

Distance from European cities to Malta in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi)

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands – 1,975 km (1,227 mi)
  • Athens, Greece – 870 km (540 mi)
  • Barcelona, Spain – 1,200 km (746 mi)
  • Belgrade, Serbia – 1,150 km (715 mi)
  • Berlin, Germany – 1,860 km (1,155 mi)
  • Brussels, Belgium – 1,830 km (1,137 mi)
  • Bucharest, Romania – 1,350 km (839 mi)
  • Budapest, Hungary – 1,420 km (882 mi)
  • Copenhagen, Denmark – 2,050 km (1,273 mi)
  • Dublin, Ireland – 2,625 km (1,631 mi)
  • Geneva, Switzerland – 1,300 km (808 mi)
  • Lisbon, Portugal – 2,080 km (1,293 mi)
  • London, United Kingdom – 2,090 km (1,299 mi)
  • Madrid, Spain – 1,620 km (1,007 mi)
  • Marseille, France – 1,150 km (715 mi)
  • Munich, Germany – 1,420 km (882 mi)
  • Naples, Italy – 530 km (329 mi)
  • Nice, France – 1,060 km (658 mi)
  • Oslo, Norway – 2,820 km (1,752 mi)
  • Palermo, Sicily – 300 km (186 mi)
  • Paris, France – 1,690 km (1,050 mi)
  • Prague, Czechia – 1,630 km (1,012 mi)
  • Rome, Italy – 688 km (428 mi)
  • Sofia, Bulgaria – 1,095 km (680 mi)
  • Stockholm, Sweden – 2,570 km (1,597 mi)
  • Tunis, Tunisia – 425 km (264 mi)
  • Vienna, Austria – 1,365 km (848 mi)
  • Warsaw, Poland – 1,965 km (1,221 mi)
  • Zagreb, Croatia – 1,385 km (861 mi)
  • Zurich, Switzerland – 1,305 km (811 mi)