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Malta Geography
Malta Geography: A summary of information about Malta Geography, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
Malta: Geography
Location
Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy)
Geographic coordinates
35 50 N, 14 35 E
Map references
Europe
Area
total: 316 sq km land: 316 sq km water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative
slightly less than twice the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries
0 km
Coastline
140 km
Maritime claims
contiguous zone: 24 nm continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 25 nm territorial sea: 12 nm
Climate
Mediterranean with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers
Terrain
mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs
Elevation extremes
lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m highest point: Ta'Dmejrek 253 m (near Dingli)
Natural resources
limestone, salt, arable land
Land use
arable land: 38% permanent crops: 3% permanent pastures: 0% forests and woodland: 0% other: 59% (1993 est.)
Irrigated land
10 sq km (1993 est.)
Natural hazards
NA
Environment - current issues
very limited natural fresh water resources; increasing reliance on desalination
Environment - international agreements
party to: Air Pollution, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlands signed, but not ratified: Biodiversity, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol
Geography - note
the country comprises an archipelago, with only the three largest islands (Malta, Ghawdex or Gozo, and Kemmuna or Comino) being inhabited; numerous bays provide good harbors
