š²š¹ 17 Marvellous Facts about Malta
Are you looking to impress your mates or simply to brush up on your worldly knowledge? Ā Get started with these 17 fun facts about Malta!
1.Ā Ā Ā Malta isnāt technically an island
Malta is an archipelago in the centralĀ MediterraneanĀ and forms part ofĀ Europe. Its nearest neighbors areĀ ItalyĀ to the north,Ā GreeceĀ to the east,Ā LibyaĀ to the south andĀ TunisiaĀ to the west.
2.Ā Ā Ā Malta is small, but packed with culture
To explore the amazing cultural wonders and stunning coastline that Malta has to offer, head for the coordinates of 35.8833° N, 14.5000° E for your very own Maltese adventure!
3.Ā Ā Ā Malta isnāt exactly mountainous
The terrain here is mostly low, rocky and flat, with many coastal cliffs.

Flag of Malta
4.Ā Ā Ā Seriously ā Malta is truly tiny!
The total land area of Malta is 122 square miles (316 square kilometers) – thatās less than 1/5th of the size of theĀ Isle of Skye! This also makes it the smallest country in theĀ European Union!
5.Ā Ā Ā Malta is densely populated despite its size
Maltaās population was 525,285 in 2020 – thatās more than 40 times the population of the Isle of Skye!
6.Ā Ā Ā Maltaās citizens have a collective name
Residents here are known as Maltese.
7.Ā Ā Ā Maltaās known for its beautiful cities
The capital isĀ Valletta; it covers an area of 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers) andĀ had a population of 5,721Ā in 2013.
8.Ā Ā Ā Malta is seriously hot and balmy!
The Maltese enjoy a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. On average, there are 300 days of sunshine in Malta and a temperature of 18.9°C ā sounds perfect!

Valletta, Malta
9.Ā Ā Ā Malta has some seriously ancient artefacts
Malta is home to some of the oldest freestanding stone buildings in the world; built between 4000-5000BC, theĀ Megalithic Monuments of MaltaĀ are one of 9Ā UNESCOĀ World Heritage Sites in Malta and a renowned tourist attraction.
10. Maltaās road system used to need watering!
Before Maltaās roads were paved, people were paid toĀ waterĀ the soil roads to stopĀ bacteriaĀ and viruses being swept up into the air by the motion of the carriage wheels!
11. Malta has a curious link with a spinach-eating sailor!
Originally built for theĀ 1980Ā filmĀ Popeye,Ā Sweethaven VillageĀ (also known asĀ Popeyeās Village) is now a tourist attraction and theme park!

Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Of Ta’ Pinu, Gozo, Malta
12. Malta and the UK share more than a few traits
The official languages of Malta are Maltese and English. Unlike many other European countries, Maltese drive on the left hand side of the road, just like in theĀ UK.
However, Malta gained independence from the UK inĀ 1964.
13. Malta is a tourist hot-spot
Despite a population of only 493,559, Malta welcomes more than 1,000,000 tourists each year!
14. Malta is a pretty healthy country
The averageĀ lifeĀ span here is a very healthy 82.45 years (2018).

Għadira Bay, Mellieha, Malta
15. Malta has a diverse food production industry
Malta grows potatoes,Ā grapes, cauliflowers and wheat; they also rearĀ pigs.
16. Malta also focuses on tech and seafaring
Elsewhere, Maltaās main industry focuses are tourism, electronics, ship building and ship repair.
17. Malta is a big exporter of transport essentials
Maltaās main exports include machinery, transport equipment and manufactures.
FAQs about Malta
On the whole, Malta is pretty safe to visit as a tourist. However, youāll need to be careful of petty crime, as much as anywhere else.
There are many ways to become a Maltese resident. They will, for example, generally welcome EU, Swiss and EU residents.
Yes - on the whole, you wonāt have to pay for any kind of medical treatment or diagnosis in Malta. Is Malta safe to visit?
Can I move to Malta?
Is Maltese healthcare free?
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