Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
Malta is listed in Southern Europe, within Europe. Its capital is Valletta. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.
Where is Malta?
For broad geographic classification, Malta is grouped under Europe and the subregion Southern Europe. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.
What are the country codes for Malta?
The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is MT, while the three-letter code is MLT. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.
Borders and nearby geography
Malta has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: No land borders listed. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.