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Malta
geographical name Mal·ta \ˈmȯl-tə\
Definition of MALTA
1
or Mal·tese Islands \mȯl-ˈtēz, -ˈtēs\ group of islands in the Mediterranean S of Sicily; a republic of the Commonwealth of Nations ∗ Valletta area 122 square miles (317 square kilometers), pop 404,000
2
island, chief of the group area 95 square miles (247 square kilometers)
Variants of MALTA
Mal·ta or ancient Mel·i·ta \ˈme-lə-tə, mə-ˈlē-tə\
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MALTA Defined for Kids
Malta
geographical name Mal·ta \ˈmȯl-tə\
Definition of MALTA for Kids
islands in the Mediterranean S of Sicily; an independent country; capital, Valletta
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