Surface: The total land area of Malta is around 316 sq km.
Population: The population of Malta is more than 400,000 people, the majority being Maltese.
System of government: Malta is a democratic republic with a parliamentary form of government.
Capital: Valleta, with a population of nearly 6,500 people, is the capital of Malta.
Religion: Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion here.
Official Language: The official languages are Maltese and English.
Government: Malta is a democratic republic with a parliamentary form of government.
Climate: The island has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
Units of measure and electricity: The country uses the metric system of measurement with the official electricity unit being 240V, 50Hz.
Time Zone: Malta follows Central European Time which is GMT + 1
Currency: Maltese Lira (1 LM = 2.32 €). The country is due to adopt the Euro by January 2008.
Travel documents required: Except for tourists from the EU and America, a visa is normally required to visit Malta.
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| Economy |
The Maltese economy’s main driving forces are foreign trade, limestone, a productive labour force, and a manufacturing sector that is active in industries like electronics and pharmaceuticals. The country’s geographically favourable location means that tourism also forms an important economic activity.
Maltese prices can be a bit high, but tourists can live on on an average daily budget of 15 LM to 25 LM a day. The domestic bus system is quite efficient and inexpensive. |
