These 15 Malta Stats Will Leave You Speechless!

You might think you know everything about Malta, but these wild stats will make your jaw drop! From the number of sunshine hours to how many people squeeze onto our tiny island, get ready to be surprised.

1. Malta Gets Over 300 Days of Sunshine a Year

Pack your sunglasses – Malta is one of the sunniest places in Europe!

2. There Are Over 500 Churches Across the Islands

Yes, that means more churches than days in a year. You could visit a different one almost every day.

3. Over 3 Million Tourists Visit Malta Every Year

That’s about six times the number of people who actually live here!

4. Malta’s Population is Just Over 540,000

We’re a small island, but we’ve got a big heart.

5. Malta is Only 316 Square Kilometres

That’s smaller than London – you could drive across it in about an hour.

6. The Sea Around Malta is Over 1,400 Metres Deep

Swim safely – the drop can be steep!

7. Over 90% of Maltese People Speak English

Thanks to our history with Britain, English is an official language here.

8. Malta Has One of the Oldest Universities in the Commonwealth

The University of Malta started in 1592 – over 430 years ago!

9. Around 40% of Malta’s Waste is Recycled

We’re getting greener every year, but there’s still work to do.

10. Mdina Has Less Than 300 Residents

No wonder it’s called the Silent City!

11. Valletta is One of the Smallest Capitals in Europe

It’s only about 0.8 square kilometres, but it’s packed with history.

12. Malta Has Over 100 Dive Sites

It’s a diver’s dream, shipwrecks, caves and crystal-clear water.

13. The Oldest Buildings in Malta Are Over 5,000 Years Old

Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra are older than the pyramids!

14. There Are More Cars Than People

Yep, traffic makes sense now.

15. Malta Ranks in the Top 10 for Fastest Internet in the EU

Speedy island, both online and off.

Bet you didn’t know at least five of these! Which one surprised you the most? Tell your friends, and see who’s really the Maltese trivia champ!

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