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| area_sq_mi            = 122 <!--Do not remove per [[WP:MOSNUM]]-->

| area_sq_mi            = 122 <!--Do not remove per [[WP:MOSNUM]]-->

| percent_water          = 0.001

| percent_water          = 0.001

| population_estimate    = {{nowrap|445,426<ref name="Estimated">{{cite web|title=Estimated Population by Locality 31st March, 2014 |url=https://secure2.gov.mt/localgovernment/file.aspx?f=7810 |publisher=[[Government of Malta]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621211549/https://secure2.gov.mt/localgovernment/file.aspx?f=7810 |archivedate=21 June 2015 |date=16 May 2014 |url-status=unfit }}</ref>}}

| population_estimate    = {{nowrap|445,426<ref name="Estimated">{{cite web|title=Estimated Population by Locality 31st March, 2014 |url=https://secure2.gov.mt/localgovernment/file.aspx?f=7810 |publisher=[[Government of Malta]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621211549/https://secure2.gov.mt/localgovernment/file.aspx?f=7810 |archivedate=21 June 2015 |date=16 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>}}

| population_census      = 416,055<ref name="nso.gov.mt">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131203033602/http://www.nso.gov.mt/site/page.aspx?pageid=588 Census 2011]. National Statistics Office, Malta</ref>

| population_census      = 416,055<ref name="nso.gov.mt">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131203033602/http://www.nso.gov.mt/site/page.aspx?pageid=588 Census 2011]. National Statistics Office, Malta</ref>

| population_estimate_year = 2014

| population_estimate_year = 2014

| footnote_c            = {{note|c|}} Also [[.eu]], shared with other [[European Union]] member states.

| footnote_c            = {{note|c|}} Also [[.eu]], shared with other [[European Union]] member states.

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'''Malta''' is a country in [[Southern Europe]], and a member of the [[European Union]]. It is an island near the center of the [[Mediterranean Sea]], south of [[Sicily]]. The [[capital (city)|capital]] of Malta is [[Valletta]]. Around 500,000 people live in Malta and it is one of the most [[dense]]ly [[population|populated]] countries in the world. Malta is 316 sq km, which makes it one of the [[List of countries by area|smallest]] countries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malta|url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/malta/|url-status=live|website=CIA Factbook|date=4 March 2022}}</ref> Its many [[city|cities]] and [[town]]s grew close to each other over time.

'''Malta''' is a country in [[Southern Europe]], and a member of the [[European Union]]. It is an island near the center of the [[Mediterranean Sea]], south of [[Sicily]]. The [[capital (city)|capital]] of Malta is [[Valletta]]. Around 500,000 people live in Malta and it is one of the most [[dense]]ly [[population|populated]] countries in the world. Malta is 316 sq km, which makes it one of the [[List of countries by area|smallest]] countries.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 March 2022|title=Malta|url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/malta/|website=CIA Factbook}}</ref> Its many [[city|cities]] and [[town]]s grew close to each other over time.

 

== Language ==

== Language ==

[[Maltese language|Maltese]] is the national [[language]] of Malta and is influenced by Greek due to [[Magna Grecia]] settlements in [[Sicily]].  Maltese and [[English language|English]] are the official languages in line with the constitution of the country. A majority of the people of Malta can speak three languages; Maltese, English and [[Italian language|Italian]].

[[Maltese language|Maltese]] is the national [[language]] of Malta and is influenced by Greek due to [[Magna Grecia]] settlements in [[Sicily]].  Maltese and [[English language|English]] are the official languages in line with the constitution of the country. A majority of the people of Malta can speak three languages; Maltese, English and [[Italian language|Italian]].

== Money ==

== Money ==

Malta had its own [[currency]], called the [[Maltese Lira]] until 2008. The Maltese ''Lira'' was better known as the Maltese ''Pound'' because of the strong links to the [[United Kingdom]]. One Maltese Lira consisted of 100 ''cents''. In 2008 Malta joined the [[Euro]] countries in adopting the Euro as the National Currency.

Malta had its own [[currency]], called the [[Maltese Lira]] until 2008. The Maltese ''Lira'' was better known as the Maltese ''Pound'' because of the strong links to the [[United Kingdom]]. One Maltese Lira consisted of 100 ''cents''. In 2008 Malta joined the [[Euro]] countries in adopting the Euro as the National Currency.

== History ==

== History ==

People have lived in Malta since at least [[5200 BC]]. The island has some key [[archeology|archaeological]] sites dating from early times.

People have lived in Malta since at least [[5200 BC]]. The island has some key [[archeology|archaeological]] sites dating from early times.

Malta became independent in [[1964]] and a republic in [[1974]]. In [[2004]] Malta joined the [[EU|European Union]] and in [[2008]] Malta joined the [[Euro]].

Malta became independent in [[1964]] and a republic in [[1974]]. In [[2004]] Malta joined the [[EU|European Union]] and in [[2008]] Malta joined the [[Euro]].

==Notes==

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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== Other websites ==

== Other websites ==

* [https://www.welcome-center-malta.com/ Maltese Relocation and Travel Guide]

* [https://www.welcome-center-malta.com/ Maltese Relocation and Travel Guide]