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Malta is a small and densely populatedsovereignisland nation located inEurope, in theMediterranean Sea.[1] Malta comprises anarchipelago ofseven islands, of which the three largest are inhabited. Malta is located 93 km (58 mi) south ofSicily, and 288 km (179 mi) north ofNorth Africa, giving the country a warm,Mediterranean climate.[2] The nation'scapital is the 16th century city ofValletta.
Throughout much of its history, Malta has been considered a crucial location due in large part to its position in the Mediterranean Sea.[3] It was held by several ancient cultures includingSicilians,Romans,Phoenicians,Byzantines and others. The island is commonly associated with theKnights of St. John who ruled it. This, along with the historic pseudo-historic and religiously claimed shipwreck ofSt. Paul on the island, and since the 12th century ingrained aRoman Catholic legacy which is still the officialreligion in Malta today combined with secular values.
The country's official languages areMaltese andEnglish; the former is the national language and the latter a legacy from Malta's period as aBritish colony. Malta gainedindependence in 1964 and is, as of 2025, a member of theCommonwealth of Nations, as well as theEuropean Union, which it joined in 2004.
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Administrative divisions of Malta
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The Republic of Malta is a member of:[1]
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