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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Malta

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom 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

United Kingdom vs. Malta - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Malta is 122 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 76644% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
122 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Malta has a coastline of 157.2 mi.

7 723.0 mi
157.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Malta is Birkirkara, where the population is 22 247.

8 630 000 ppl
22 247 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Malta is Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island, which rises to a height of 830 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
830 ft
Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Malta the highest temperature was 110.8°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
110.8°F
Malta International Airport

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature ever measured was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland, while in Malta, the lowest temperature was 34.5°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
34.5°F
Malta International Airport

Society

United Kingdom vs. Malta - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Malta is home to 441 543 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
441 543 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 83.0 years in Malta.

81.3 years
83.0 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 42.3 years in Malta.

40.6 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.75% in Malta.

0.48%
0.75%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 94.5% in Malta.

99.0%
94.5%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Malta the primary language is Maltese, English.

english
maltese, english

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Malta, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
1 783 000 ppl
Ranking: 78/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Malta: 42 640 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
42 640 Int$
Ranking: 31/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Malta: Euro (EUR).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Malta: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Malta has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; 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
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B74 USD - 93 USD
T121 USD - 167 USD

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