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Malta — silhouette, capital and facts
Malta is in Europe and its capital is Valletta. With about 520 thousand people and 316 km², it ranks 186th in area and 167th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Malta, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Valletta
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 520 thousand
- Area
- 316 km²
- Language
- Maltese and English
- Currency
- Euro
- Flag colors
- white, red
Borders
Malta has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Malta
- Malta has some of the world's oldest stone temples, such as Ġgantija, older than Egypt's pyramids.
- The country is a Mediterranean archipelago whose language, Maltese, is Semitic in origin and written in Latin letters.
- The Knights of St. John defended the island in the Great Siege of 1565 against the Ottomans.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Malta?
The capital of Malta is Valletta.
Which continent is Malta in?
Malta is in Europe.
Which countries border Malta?
Malta has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Malta?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Malta is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Malta?
Malta has some of the world's oldest stone temples, such as Ġgantija, older than Egypt's pyramids. The country is a Mediterranean archipelago whose language, Maltese, is Semitic in origin and written in Latin letters. The Knights of St. John defended the island in the Great Siege of 1565 against the Ottomans.
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