| Official Name | Republic of Malta (Repubblika ta' Malta) |
| Area | 316 km² (3 inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo, Comino) |
| Population | approx. 542,000 (2025) — one of the most densely populated countries in the world |
| Capital | Valletta (approx. 6,400 inhabitants, metropolitan area 400,000+) |
| Official Languages | Maltese and English |
| Currency | Euro (€) — since 2008 |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC+1), Daylight Saving Time CET+1 |
| Electricity | 230V, Type G (British plug) — adapter needed! |
| Drinking Water | Tap water safe, but salty — bottled water recommended |
| Religion | Approx. 88% Roman Catholic |
| Telephone Code | +356 |
| Internet TLD | .mt |
| Vehicle Registration | M |
| Visa | EU/Schengen — no visa needed for EU citizens |
| Highest Point | Ta' Dmejrek (253 m) near Dingli Cliffs |
| Driving Direction | Left-hand traffic (British heritage!) |
