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Top 37 Facts and Info About Malta You (Probably) Didn't Know Don't know much about Malta yet? Get a head start in knowing all about this small island state in Europe with this list of facts and stats!

On a map, Malta looks like just a peek of land below Sicily; you’d miss it if you weren’t squinting with the intention to find it.

The Tiny Mediterranean Island You Shouldn't Miss Out On This country gets overlooked for other Mediterranean spots like Cinque Terre or Positano or Corfu. Here’s why it shouldn’t.

"The country code is +356 and outgoing code is 00, followed by the country code of the international number you wish to dial.

The three major mobile phone network operators are Vodafone, Go and Melita. Coverage for Vodafone and Go on data is generally better, with Vodafone having a slight edge. All three offer pre-paid phone and internet data plans and SIM cards can be purchased from local stationeries (small local shops for writing and office materials) as well. For the best coverage of those planning to travel across the Maltese islands, Vodafone and Go are your best bets, despite the slightly cheaper rates from Melita. If you don’t plan to roam around much, Melita should do just fine."

Traffic and driving may be different to what you’re used to.
Malta is one of the few countries in the world where people drive on the left-hand side of the road, inherited from the British rule of Malta.

The Maltese are known to be friendly and helpful
Most Maltese are friendly and helpful by nature and are usually more than happy to help you with whatever you need. So the best tip to give you is: If you’re unsure of anything, just ASK!

There’s a ferry that can take you from Malta to Gozo (and vice versa)
Although debates are ongoing over whether a permanent tunnel or bridge should connect Malta to its smaller sister island Gozo, currently it’s the ferry you’ll need to catch to get there. And perhaps that’s a good thing. Gozo is still relatively quiet and rural and a permanent connection may change the island for the worse. You can catch the ferry from Ċirkewwa (northern-most tip of Malta) to arrive at Mġarr, Gozo. It’s a 20-minute trip that goes past Comino straight across the channel between the larger of the two Maltese islands.

Malta has an almost mythical quality to it that comes from its eerie underwater caves, stunning temples, and medieval architecture. The streets here wind around towns and villages taking you past churches, markets, and museums, and some of the oldest buildings in the world can be found on this pretty isle. The country is actually an archipelago that sits in the Mediterranean Sea and is close to both neighboring Sicily and Africa.

25 Best Things to Do in Malta - The Crazy Tourist Malta has an almost mythical quality to it that comes from its eerie underwater caves, stunning temples, and medieval architecture. The streets here wind around towns and villages taking you ... Read more

One of The World’s Smallest Countries
Out of 236 countries Malta ranks 204th in size, and the smallest in the European Union. It is the world’s tenth smallest and fifth most densely populated country.

The First Planned Capital City in Europe
Malta’s capital Valletta, was the first ever planned city in Europe. During the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, the city was sketched out, in 1565.

Malta was Awarded The George Cross
King George VI of England awarded Malta the George Cross for its bravery during the Axis Siege in the Second World War. To this day, the George Cross appears on the national flag.

More Tourists than Residents
Yep, there are 3 times more tourists than there are residents on the Maltese islands!

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