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Malta

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Overview

Malta is a country in Europe, with its capital at Valletta.

Key facts

CountryMalta
CurrencyEUR

About the country

Malta is a country in Europe.

The capital city is Valletta.

Practical information

The currency is the EUR (Euro).

The main language spoken is English.

Traffic drives on the left.

Getting there

Most international visitors arrive in Malta by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.

Cities in Malta

Among the places worth a look in Malta are Valletta, San Pawl il-Baħar, Birkirkara, Mosta, Sliema, Qormi, Żabbar, Naxxar, San Ġwann and Swieqi — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.

Exploring the country

A trip to Malta usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.

Regions & places

Where to stay in Malta

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Getting around Malta

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.