Republic of Malta is located in the south of the European Continent, with a population of 406,771, making it the 173rd
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Valletta with a total population of 6,315. The country encompasses
316 square kilometers making it the 203rd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Mediterranean Sea.
President George Abela is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through election by the House of
Representatives and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi is
recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status following legislative elections, when the leader of the
majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed Prime Minister by the President and holds that
position five years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution in 1964.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Maltese and English. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic.
As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 18 FM, 6 Short Wave and 5 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Ta'Dmejrek, its highest point at 253 meters and the Mediterranean Sea, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Mediterranean Sea, which measures 196.8 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tourism, electronics, shipbuilding and
repair, construction, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, footwear, clothing and tobacco. Its official currency is Maltese
Lira.
Here’s something you may not know about Malta. Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The island
staunchly supported the UK through both World Wars and remained in the Commonwealth when it became independent in
1964.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Valletta with a total population of 6,315. The country encompasses
316 square kilometers making it the 203rd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Mediterranean Sea.
President George Abela is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through election by the House of
Representatives and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi is
recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status following legislative elections, when the leader of the
majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed Prime Minister by the President and holds that
position five years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution in 1964.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Maltese and English. It counts among its major religions Roman Catholic.
As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 18 FM, 6 Short Wave and 5 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Ta'Dmejrek, its highest point at 253 meters and the Mediterranean Sea, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Mediterranean Sea, which measures 196.8 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are tourism, electronics, shipbuilding and
repair, construction, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, footwear, clothing and tobacco. Its official currency is Maltese
Lira.
Here’s something you may not know about Malta. Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The island
staunchly supported the UK through both World Wars and remained in the Commonwealth when it became independent in
1964.
| Comino Police Department |
| Cominotto Island on the Mediterranean Sea- Malta's lowest point and waterway |
| Azure Windows on Comino Island |
| Blue Lagoon on Comino Island |
| Dutch submarine in Valletta Harbour |
| Karozzin- local Maltese transportation |
| Port Mason- a famous resort town on Malta |
| View from Dingli |
| Mosto Dome in Valletta |
Malta sounds like something you would drink but the country has been around a lot longer than the
milkshake. Here are a few things you really should do when and if you visit. I truly recommend staying in
Port Mason on Malta, sticking your feet in Comino's Blue Lagoon and taking a ride in a Karozzin. I would
recommend visiting Malta because ... just visit and you'll see why. And tell your friends.
milkshake. Here are a few things you really should do when and if you visit. I truly recommend staying in
Port Mason on Malta, sticking your feet in Comino's Blue Lagoon and taking a ride in a Karozzin. I would
recommend visiting Malta because ... just visit and you'll see why. And tell your friends.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| View from Victoria Cathedral, Victoria, Gozo Island |
MALTA
Updated 01/03/11
Updated 01/03/11
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.1% (2007 est.)
less then 500
less then 100
less then 500
less then 100
| Kosku Bil-Fou- A traditional Maltese dish of pasta and broad beans |
| Sunken railroad car off the coast of Gozo Island |
| Ta 'Dmejrek- Malta's highest point |
| Valletta- Malta's capital and largest city |
| Traditional Maltese dress |
| Distant view of Filfa Island |
| Cave in the Blue Grotto on Malta |
| Fortress on Comino Island |
| Kalafrana Port- Malta's southernmost point on the island of Malta |
| Marsascala- Malta's southernmost point on the island of Malta |
| Qbajjar Bay Tower on Gozo Island- Malta's northernmost point |
| San Dimitri Point on Gozo Island- Malta's westernmost point |
| Selmun Palace- a Templar Knights stronghold on Gozo Island |
| View of Saint Paul's Islands from Wardija Heights on Malta |
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