Geographic Region (ITU/UN)
ISO 3166 Code
MT
M49 Code
470
MCC
278
ITU Member
Yes
ITU-R Region
Overview
Malta, officially known as the Republic of Malta, is a Southern European island country consisting of an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Of the 21 islands only the three largest islands – Malta, Gozo, and Comino are inhabited.
Malta is a member of the ITU and as such follows radio frequency harmonisation principles according to ITU-R Region-1. The regulatory body governing communications policy is the Malta Communications Authority, who is also charged with regulating the country's radio frequency spectrum activities such as planning, allocations, and licencing.