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How Big Is Malta?

Malta, located in Europe, is the 203rd largest country in the world, covering approximately 316 square kilometers (122 square miles). That's about 1.8 times the size of District of Columbia. It is home to approximately 464,186 people.

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316 km²
122 sq mi
#203 of 236 countries
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Malta's Geography

Malta has approximately 197 km of coastline. Within Europe, Malta is the 43rd largest of 50 countries, sitting between Andorra and Liechtenstein. With 1,469 people per km², it is more densely populated than the European average of 627 per km².

How Far Across Is Malta?

Malta stretches approximately 29 km (18 mi) from north to south, and 36 km (22 mi) from east to west.

How Many Times Does Malta Fit?

97×

Malta fits inside Belgium 97 times

131×

Malta fits inside Switzerland 131 times

131×

Malta fits inside Netherlands 131 times

316×

Malta fits inside South Korea 316 times

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Malta at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 316 km² (122 sq mi)
World Size Rank #203 of 236
Capital Valletta
Population Density 1,469 per km²
Population 464,186 people
Coastline 197 km
Life Expectancy 83.2 years
GDP per Capita $57,200 USD