Flag of Malta
The flag of Malta has two vertical stripes. Its colors are white and red. On it: a cross. The current design dates from 1964. Malta is in Europe, and its capital is Valletta. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Valletta |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 568,800 |
| Area | 316 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | white and red |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1964 |
Which one is the flag of Malta?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Denmark
Austria
PolandQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I am one of the smallest members of the European Union.
- I am an island state, and English is one of my official languages.
- A knightly order ruled me for over 250 years.
- In 1565 I held out against a siege by the Ottomans that lasted months.
- My capital is called Valletta.
What people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Malta?
White and red. The flag of Malta has two vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Malta?
Valletta.
Which flags look like the flag of Malta?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Denmark, Austria, Poland.
When was the flag of Malta adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1964.
What is the population of Malta?
About 568,800 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 316 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.