Malta
Republic of Malta
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About Malta
Malta comprises an archipelago with the three largest islands Malta, Gozo and Comino being inhabited. With numerous bays Malta has many good harbors and excellent beaches. Located between Europe and North Africa, it has been occupied by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs and latterly France and Britain. Consequently the islands have many ruins, and relics dating back to these different periods like for instance to the middle ages when the order of the Knights of St John used the island to defend Christendom.
Malta has many museums, shops, and leisure activities and it has become a well-known and popular vacation destination among Europeans.
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General information
- Capital: Valletta
- Language: Maltese (official), English (official)
- Climate: Mediterranean with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers
- Timezone: UTC+1
- Currency: 1 Maltese lira (MTL) = 100 cents
- Electricity plugs: g (show)
- No. of inhabitants: 398,534 (July 2005 est.)
- Interl. accesscode +356
- Toplevel domain .mt
- Travel alert: EnjoyYourWorld strongly advises you to take necessary precautions for a safe travel. For more info please follow this link
Good to know
The culture of Malta is influenced by many different countries, especially by Italy and the United Kingdom. British influences remain strong and for example traffic still drives on the left.
Religion: Roman Catholic
National holiday: Independence Day, 21 September (1964)
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