Malta is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Valletta, with a population of approximately 520K and a total area of 316 km². The official languages are Maltese / English and the currency is the Euro (€).
Malta covers an area of 316 km² with a population density of 1,645/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $18.7B ($35,962 per capita) and gained independence in 1964. It has a coastline of 253 km.
Malta contains the world's oldest freestanding stone structures — the Ġgantija temples, built around 3,600 BC, are 1,000 years older than Stonehenge. This tiny island has more history per square kilometre than almost anywhere else on Earth.
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UNESCO Europe's smallest capital — Baroque palaces, Grand Master's Palace and stunning Grand Harbour
UNESCO underground prehistoric burial site carved from rock — 5,000 years old and remarkably preserved
A stunning turquoise bay between the islands of Comino and Cominotto — crystal clear swimming
A walled medieval city on a hill — car-free, timeless and hauntingly beautiful
The capital of Malta is Valletta.
The official language(s) of Malta are Maltese / English.
The population of Malta is approximately 520K.
Malta uses the Euro (€).
Malta is located in Europe, in the Southern Europe region.
Malta has a GDP of $18.7B, with a GDP per capita of $35,962.
The best time to visit Malta is May–October. The climate is Mediterranean, hot dry summers, mild winters.
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
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