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Country Facts:
United States vs. Malta

Learn about the similarities and differences between United States 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 States vs. Malta - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Malta is 122 mi². This means that the area of United States is 3014810% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
122 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Malta has a coastline of 157.2 mi.

12 380.2 mi
157.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Malta is Birkirkara, where the population is 22 247.

8 491 080 ppl
22 247 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Malta is Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island, which rises to a height of 830 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
830 ft
Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island

Highest recorded temperature

In the United States, the highest temperature ever measured was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, while in Malta the highest temperature was 110.8°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
110.8°F
Malta International Airport

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United States, the lowest temperature ever measured was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska, while in Malta, the lowest temperature was 34.5°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
34.5°F
Malta International Airport

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Malta is home to 441 543 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
441 543 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 83.0 years in Malta.

80.4 years
83.0 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 42.3 years in Malta.

38.5 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.75% in Malta.

0.7%
0.75%

Literacy

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

99.0%
94.5%

Language

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

english
maltese, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179
1 783 000 ppl
Ranking: 108/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Malta: 42 640 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194
42 640 Int$
Ranking: 118/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Malta: Euro (EUR).

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USD
US Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Malta: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

United States 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: United States - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

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

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B86 USD - 112 USD
T189 USD - 264 USD
B70 USD - 89 USD
T124 USD - 171 USD

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