1 mission of Malta in Argentina: Consulate of Malta in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr Pablo Tsolis, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Malta is an appealing destination for some Argentine travelers due to its rich history, culture, and strategic Mediterranean location. With around 800,000 Argentines traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Malta's unique offerings enticing.
Malta is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Argentina. It ranks 26th out of 40 European countries in terms of safety while walking alone at night. In comparison, Argentina ranks 46th among 160 countries globally according to the Global Peace Index. Looking at crime statistics, Malta has a significantly lower murder rate at 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to Argentina's 4.6. Additionally, Malta has no recorded female murders, whereas Argentina has a rate of 1.3. In terms of organized crime, Malta scores better in several categories, with lower indices for mafia groups (Malta 1.5 vs. Argentina 4.0) and arms trafficking (Malta 2.5 vs. Argentina 3.0). However, Malta does have higher scores in state crime (Malta 7.5 vs. Argentina 5.0) and crime networks (Malta 7.0 vs. Argentina 6.0). Overall, while both countries face challenges regarding crime, Malta is considered safer for tourists, including those from Argentina.