| Dialing code | +356 | |
| ISO 2 code | MT | |
| ISO 3 code | MLT | |
| Capital | Valletta | |
| Main Language | None | |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) | |
| GDP | $9.8 billion | 145th |
| Population | 403,000 | 175th |
Geography
| Continent | Europe | |
| Location | Southern Europe islands in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily (Italy) | |
| Land | 316 km2 | 209th |
| Terrain | Mostly low rocky flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs |
| Climate | Mediterranean; mild rainy winters; hot dry summers | |
| Natural Hazards | Mostly low rocky flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs | |
| Note: | The country comprises an archipelago with only the three largest islands (Malta Ghawdex or Gozo and Kemmuna or Comino) being 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 |
Neighbouring Countries
History
Great Britain formally acquired possession of 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 Malta became a republic. Since about the mid-1980s the island has transformed itself into a freight transshipment point a financial center and a tourist destination. Malta became an EU member in May 2004 and began using the euro as currency in 2008.
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Demographics
| Life Expectancy | 79.44 years | 25th |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | 29th |
| Birth Rate | 10.36 births/1,000 population | 174th |
| Death Rate | 8.38 births/1,000 population | 93rd |
| Sex Ratio | 0.76 male(s)/female | 114th |
| Literacy | 92.8% | 98th |
Population
403000