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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Malta

Learn about the similarities and differences between Spain and Malta by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Spain vs. Malta - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Malta is 122 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 160035% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
122 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Malta has a coastline of 157.2 mi.

3 084.5 mi
157.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Spain is Madrid, with a population of about 3 165 240 people. In contrast, the largest city in Malta is Birkirkara, where the population is 22 247.

3 165 240 ppl
22 247 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Malta is Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island, which rises to a height of 830 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
830 ft
Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Malta the highest temperature was 110.8°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

117°F
Murcia
110.8°F
Malta International Airport

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Malta, the lowest temperature was 34.5°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
34.5°F
Malta International Airport

Society

Spain vs. Malta - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Malta is home to 441 543 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
441 543 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 83.0 years in Malta.

82.2 years
83.0 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 42.3 years in Malta.

43.9 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.75% in Malta.

-0.03%
0.75%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 94.5% in Malta.

98.6%
94.5%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Malta the primary language is Maltese, English.

spanish
maltese, english

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Malta, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
1 783 000 ppl
Ranking: 78/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Malta: 42 640 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
42 640 Int$
Ranking: 31/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Malta: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Malta: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Malta has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Malta - May, June, September.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 79 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD
B74 USD - 93 USD
T120 USD - 166 USD

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