Short description : Overview of and topical guide to Malta
The Coat of arms of Malta
The location of Malta
An enlargeable map of the Republic of Malta
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Malta:
Malta is a small and densely populated sovereign island nation located in Europe , in the Mediterranean Sea .[ 1] Malta comprises an archipelago of seven islands, of which the three largest are inhabited. Malta is located 93 km (58 mi) south of Sicily , and 288 km (179 mi) north of North Africa , giving the country a warm, Mediterranean climate .[ 2] The nation's capital is the 16th century city of Valletta .
Throughout much of its history, Malta has been considered a crucial location due in large part to its position in the Mediterranean Sea.[ 3] It was held by several ancient cultures including Sicilians , Romans, Phoenicians , Byzantines and others. The island is commonly associated with the Knights of St. John who ruled it. This, along with the historic pseudo-historic and religiously claimed shipwreck of St. Paul on the island, and since the 12th century ingrained a Roman Catholic legacy which is still the official religion in Malta today combined with secular values.
The country's official languages are Maltese and English ; the former is the national language and the latter a legacy from Malta's period as a British colony. Malta gained independence in 1964 and is, as of 2017, a member of the Commonwealth of Nations , as well as the European Union , which it joined in 2004.
General reference
An enlargeable basic map of Malta
Geography of Malta
An enlargeable topographic map of Malta
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Geography of Malta
Malta is: an island country and a European microstate
Location:
Population of Malta: 493,559 (2019) - 167th most populous country
Area of Malta: 316 km2
Atlas of Malta
Environment of Malta
Climate of Malta
Endemic Maltese wildlife
Environmental issues in Malta
Nature reserve
Renewable energy in Malta
Geology of Malta
Protected areas of Malta
Biosphere reserves in Malta
National parks of Malta
Wildlife of Malta
Natural geographic features of Malta
Coastline of Malta
Islands of Malta
Malta
Gozo
Comino
Filfla
Manoel Island
St Paul's Island
Malta Channel
Valleys of Malta
World Heritage Sites in Malta
Regions of Malta
Regions of Malta
Ecoregions of Malta
Ecoregions in Malta
Administrative divisions of Malta
Administrative divisions of Malta
Districts of Malta
View of Senglea, one of the Three Cities, from the Upper Barrakka Gardens
Districts of Malta
Municipalities of Malta
Capital of Malta: Valletta
Cities of Malta
Demography of Malta
Demographics of Malta
Government and politics of Malta
Politics of Malta
Branches of the Republic of Malta
Executive branch of Malta
Government of Malta
Head of Government: Prime Minister of Malta,
Cabinet of Malta
Legislative branch of Malta
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta
House of Representatives of Malta
Leader of the House of Representatives of Malta
Leader of the Opposition (Malta)
Judicial branch of Malta
View of the Courts of Justice building (Valletta) building
Judiciary of Malta
Primus Inter Pares of Judicial Branch: Chief Justice of Malta
Law Courts and Tribunals of Malta
Commission for the Administration of Justice of Malta
Castellania (former courthouse)
Foreign relations of Malta
Foreign relations of Malta
Diplomatic missions of Malta
International organization membership
The Republic of Malta is a member of:[ 1]
Law and order in Malta
Law of Malta
Capital punishment in Malta
Constitution of Malta
Crime in Malta
Human rights in Malta
LGBT rights in Malta
Freedom of religion in Malta
Law enforcement in Malta
Military of Malta
Military of Malta
Command
Commander-in-chief : President of Malta
Prime Minister of Malta
Chief of Staff: Brigadier of The Armed Forces of Malta
Armed Forces of Malta
Army of Malta
Navy of Malta
Air Force of Malta
Special forces of Malta
Military history of Malta
Military ranks of Malta
Local government in Malta
Local government in Malta
History of Malta
Military history of Malta
Monarchs of Malta
Culture of Malta
Auberge de Castille, a fine example of Maltese Baroque architecture
Selmun Palace, a different example of Baroque architecture
Culture of Malta
Architecture of Malta
Maltese Baroque architecture
Cuisine of Malta
Festivals in Malta
Languages of Malta
Media in Malta
Newspapers in Malta
Radio stations in Malta
Television in Malta
Monuments in Malta
Museums in Malta
National symbols of Malta
Coat of arms of Malta
Flag of Malta
National anthem of Malta
People of Malta
Prostitution in Malta
Public holidays in Malta
Records of Malta
Religion in Malta
Christianity in Malta
Hinduism in Malta
Islam in Malta
Judaism in Malta
Sikhism in Malta
World Heritage Sites in Malta
Art in Malta
Art in Malta
Cinema of Malta
List of Maltese artists
Literature of Malta
Maltese folklore
Music of Malta
Philosophy in Malta
Theatre in Malta
Sports in Malta
Sports in Malta
Football in Malta
Handball Malta
Malta at the Olympics
Economy and infrastructure of Malta
Le Meridien St. Julians Hotel & Spa, one of the 5 star hotels in Malta
The Malta Maritime Museum as viewed from the Birgu waterfront
Economy of Malta
The Malta Stock Exchange (Borza ta' Malta) at Pjazza Kastilja in Valletta
Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007) : 125th (one hundred and twenty fifth)
Agriculture in Malta
Banking in Malta
Communications in Malta
Companies of Malta
Currency of Malta : Euro (see also: Euro topics)
Maltese euro coins
Previous currency: Maltese lira
Energy in Malta
Energy policy of Malta
Oil industry in Malta
Health care in Malta
Mining in Malta
Malta Stock Exchange
Tourism in Malta
Hotels in Malta
Museums in Malta
Visa policy of Malta
Transport in Malta
Airports in Malta
Rail transport in Malta
Roads in Malta
Education in Malta
Education in Malta
See also
Index of Malta-related articles
List of international rankings
Member state of the Commonwealth of Nations
Member state of the European Union
Member state of the United Nations
Outline of Europe
Outline of geography
WikiProject Malta - Central place for contributing to Malta Articles.
References
External links