Valletta

Name: Valletta
Address: Southern Europe, Malta

Southern Europe, Malta

Malta

People from Valletta are called:

Male/General:

Vallettian

Pronunciation:

/vəˈlɛtən/

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Population:: 5,827 (2024 est.)
Country:: Malta
Region:: Southern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

Named after Jean Parisot de Valette, the 49th Grand Master of the Knights of Malta.

About Valletta

Capital city of Malta and smallest capital in the European Union.
UNESCO World Heritage Site known for fortifications and baroque architecture.
Built by the Knights of Malta in the 16th century.
Entire city is a fortress with significant historical importance.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Rome

530 km north

People are called:

Roman

Athens

920 km east

People are called:

Athenian

Nicosia

500 km east

People are called:

Nicosian

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,827 (2024 est.)
Country:: Malta
Region:: Southern Europe

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