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Country Facts:
Malta vs. US Virgin Islands

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

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Geography

Malta vs. US Virgin Islands - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Malta is 122 mi², while the surface area of US Virgin Islands is 134 mi². This means that the area of US Virgin Islands is 9.84% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
122 mi²
134 mi²

Coastline length

Malta has a coastline of 157.2 mi, while US Virgin Islands has a coastline of 116.8 mi.

157.2 mi
116.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Malta is Birkirkara, with a population of about 22 247 people. In contrast, the largest city in US Virgin Islands is Charlotte Amalie, where the population is 18 481.

22 247 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Malta is Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island, its height is 830 ft. The highest peak in US Virgin Islands is Crown Mountain on Saint Thomas, which rises to a height of 1 555 ft.

830 ft
Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island
1 555 ft
Crown Mountain on Saint Thomas

Highest recorded temperature

110.8°F
Malta International Airport
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Lowest recorded temperature

34.5°F
Malta International Airport
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Society

Malta vs. US Virgin Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Malta is about 441 543, while US Virgin Islands is home to 104 425 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
441 543 ppl
104 425 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Malta and 80.1 years in US Virgin Islands.

83.0 years
80.1 years

Average age

The average age is 42.3 years in Malta and 41.8 years in US Virgin Islands.

42.3 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.75% in Malta and -0.42% in US Virgin Islands.

0.75%
-0.42%

Literacy

94.5%
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Language

In Malta, the main language is Maltese, English, and in US Virgin Islands the primary language is English.

maltese, english
english

Religion

In Malta, the main religion is Christianity; in US Virgin Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

1 783 000 ppl
Ranking: 78/174
637 000 ppl
Ranking: 118/174

Economy

GDP per capita

42 640 Int$
Ranking: 31/194
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Currency

Malta: Euro (EUR). US Virgin Islands: US Dollar (USD).

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Euro
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Malta: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in US Virgin Islands: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Malta has left-hand traffic, US Virgin Islands has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Malta - May, June, September; US Virgin Islands - January, February, March, April.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 EUR - 88 EUR
T116 EUR - 160 EUR
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