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Republic of Malta
Repubblika ta' Malta
   In addition to the main island with the same name of the country, Malta consists of Gozo, Comino and Filfla (plus other smaller islets) and is located in the Mediterranean Sea about 90 km south of Sicily (Italy). The territory is flat and hilly, the population is concentrated mostly in the area of the capital on the largest island; since 2004 Malta is part of the European Union.
Government type Parliamentary republic
Area 316 km² (122 sq mi)
Population 520,000 inh. (2021 census)
Population 590,000 inh. (2026 est.)
Population density 1,867 inh/km² (4,836 inh/mi²)
Capital Valletta (5,200 pop., 280,000 urban aggl.)
Currency Euro
Human development index 0.924 (24th place)
Languages English, Maltese (both official)
Life expectancy M 81 years, F 85 years
Location in Europe

Boundaries:

Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea

GEOGRAPHY DATA OF MALTA


Largest cities
St Paul's Bay 40,200 pop.
Birkirkara 29,500 pop.
Mosta 25,500 pop.
Sliema 22,700 pop.
Qormi 20,000 pop.
Highest mountains
Ta' Dmejrek 253 m (830 ft)
Largest islands
Malta 246 km² (95 sq mi)
Gozo 67 km² (26 sq mi)

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS OF MALTA

   All the 22 localities with at least 10,000 inhabitants are located on the main island, while on Gozo there are only smaller towns. The north-central part of Malta can be considered as a single large urban center; St. Paul's Bay is the most populated town, with just over 30,000 inhabitants.



La Valletta



Useful links

National Statistics Office of Malta
Visit Malta