| Local name: Repubblika
ta'Malta |
| Surface : 316
sq km (122 sq miles) - The Maltese archipelago is situated in the
middle of the Mediterranean, with the largest inhabited island, Malta,
lying 93km (58 miles) south of Sicily and 290km (180 miles) from North
Africa. Gozo and Comino are the only other inhabited islands. |
| Population :
391,415 inhabitants |
| Electricity: 250
volts AC, 50Hz. UK-style three-pin plug are in use |
| Climate: Warm
most of the year. The hottest months are between July and September,
but the heat is tempered by cooling sea breezes. Rain falls for very
short periods, mainly in the cooler winter months. |
| PASSPORTS:
Valid passport required by all except the
following: nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece,
Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia,
Spain and Switzerland in possession of valid national ID card who are
visiting as tourists for stays of up to three months; nationals of
Germany in possession of a passport that expired within the last year;
nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain and
Switzerland in possession of a passport that expired within the last
five years. VISAS: Required by all
except the following for stays of up to three months: nationals of
countries referred to in the chart above; nationals of Andorra,
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, , Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, Guatemala,
Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Korea (Rep),
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New
Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City
and Venezuela; nationals of UK Overseas Territories; nationals of
Macau, provided in possession of passports bearing ‘Regio
Administrativa Especial de Macao’; transit passengers continuing
their journey by the same of first connecting airport within 24 hours
provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving
the airport. |
| Capital : Valletta.
Population: 7100 |
| System : Republic.
Gained independence from the UK in 1964 - Malta’s head of state is
president, a largely ceremonial post. Executive power is held by the
Cabinet which is chosen from the unicameral legislature, il Kamara tad
Deputati (House of Representatives). The assembly has 65 members
elected every five years in multi-seat constituencies. |
| Languages : Maltese
(a Semitic language) and English are the official languages. Italian
is also widely spoken |
| Religions : Roman Catholic 98% |
| Money : Maltese
Lira (Lm) = 100 cents = 1000 mils. Notes are in denominations of Lm20,
10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of Lm1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2
and 1 cents. |
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