Malta Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Malta (ISO: MT) and the capital city, Valletta. This page enables you to explore Malta and its land boundaries in 0 km. You may also view the border countries of Malta (total: N/A, N/A with its area of total: 316 sq km; land: 316 sq km, water: 0 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Malta Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Malta, located in Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy), with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Malta and its location (Europe) at the geographic coordinates of 35 50 N, 14 35 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Malta including Valletta, the capital city of Malta |
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| Name of the country: | Malta | Capital city: | Valletta |
| Geographical coordinates of Malta: | 35 50 N, 14 35 E | Geographical coordinates of Valletta: | 35 53 N 14 30 E |
| Location of Malta: | Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy) | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of Malta: | total: 316 sq km; land: 316 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Malta: | slightly less than twice the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Malta: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m, highest point: Ta’Dmejrek 253 m | The climate of Malta: | Mediterranean: mild, rainy winters: hot, dry summers |
| Land use of Malta: | agricultural land: 32.3%; arable land 28.4%; permanent crops 3.9%; permanent pasture 0%; forest: 0.9%; other: 66.8% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 35 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Malta: | the country comprises an archipelago, with only the three largest islands (Malta, Ghawdex or Gozo, and Kemmuna or Comino) inhabited; numerous bays provide good harbors; Malta and Tunisia are discussing the commercial exploitation of the continental shelf between their countries, particularly for oil exploration | The terrain of Malta: | mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs |
| Land boundaries of Malta: | 0 km | Borders countries of Malta: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Malta: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitationexclusive fishing zone: 25 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Malta
Are you traveling to Malta? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy).
Did you know that the legal system of Malta is a mixed legal system of English common law and civil law (based on the Roman and Napoleonic civil codes)?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Malta, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 3,096 km, paved: 2,704 km, unpaved: 392 km (2008)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: VALLETTA (capital) 197,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 95.4% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Malta: 415,196 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.29% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Maltese (official language) 90.1%, English (official language) 6%, multilingual 3%, other 0.9% (2005 estimate). These days, Malta has to face a net migration rate of 2 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Malta nowadays; Maltese (descendants of ancient Carthaginians and Phoenicians with strong elements of Italian and other Mediterranean stock).
The right to vote in Malta can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age (16 in local council elections); universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Malta. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Malta for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Malta are: Independence Day, 21 September (1964); Republic Day, 13 December (1974).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Malta, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Valletta and/or Malta?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Malta, the population has to face a death rate of 9.2 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Malta
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Malta. Here they are: Maltese (official language) 90.1%, English (official language) 6%, multilingual 3%, other 0.9% (2005 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .mt
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; Mediterranean: mild, rainy winters: hot, dry summers.
Its capital city is Valletta, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Valletta: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Malta; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m, highest point: Ta’Dmejrek 253 m. The length of its total coastline are: 196.8 km (excludes 56 km for the island of Gozo) and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Malta; limited natural freshwater resources; increasing reliance on desalination.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 1 (2013) airports and 2 (2013) heliports in Malta all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 3,096 km, paved: 2,704 km, unpaved: 392 km (2008).
Background of Malta
Like every nation, Malta also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Great Britain formally acquired Malta in 1814. The island staunchly supported the UK through both world wars and remained in the Commonwealth when it became independent in 1964; a decade later it declared itself a republic. Since about the mid-1980s, the island has transformed itself into a freight transshipment point, a financial center, and a tourist destination while its key industries moved toward more service-oriented activities. Malta became an EU member in May 2004 and began using the euro as currency in 2008. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
