Malta: flag, capital and facts
Malta is a country in Southern Europe (Europe). Its capital is Valletta. Population — 568,847. Area — 316 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Malta
White and red, with a tiny George Cross in the corner, an award for bravery.
The capital of Malta — Valletta
Valletta is the capital of Malta. Valletta is named after the knight Jean de Valette.
Facts about Malta
- Official name
- Republic of Malta
- Capital
- Valletta
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Population
- 568,847
- Area
- 316 km²
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 35.83333333°, 14.58333333°
How to remember the name
The nameMalta is a malteser-sized island — small and round in the middle of the sea.
Did you know?
Malta's capital is a whole fortress-city built long ago by knights.
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