
Malta Guide
Malta – country information
Country name | Malta |
Official name | Republic of Malta |
Capital | Valletta |
Continent | Europe |
Area | 316 km2 |
Population | 416,055 (2011) |
Foundation of a state | 21/09/1964 |
The highest mountains | highest point 253 m |
State system | a pluralist republic with a unicameral parliament |
The biggest cities | Valletta (capital) 9150 (conurbation 210,000) |
Official language | Maltese language, English |
Ethnicity/National Composition | Maltese 97%, British 1%, others 3% |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic 99%, others 1% |
Currency | 1 Maltese lira (Lm) = cents |
gross domestic product (GDP) | US$26,857 (2012) |
Average life expectancy of the population | 79.01 years (2006) |
Structure of GDP | agriculture and forestry 3.2%, mining and industry 29%, construction 3.8%, services 64% |
Country overview
According to Abbreviationfinder, Malta is an island republic in the Mediterranean Sea about 100 km south of Sicily. It consists of the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino, which lie in a strategic position midway between Gibraltar and Suez and between Italy and Tunisia. Its location has historically been the reason for frequent changes of its rulers.
Country data
Location: Southern Europe
Time zone: CET
Total area: 316 km²
Land area: 316 km²
Water area: 0 km²
Length of the state border: 0 km
Coastline: 197 km
Capital: Valetta
Localities: 68
Attard, Balzan, Birgu, Birkirkara, Birzebbuga, Bormla, Dingli, Fgura, Floriana, Fontana, Ghajnsielem, Gharb, Gharghur, Ghasri Ghaxaq, Gudja, Gzira, Hamrun, Iklin, Imdina, Imgarr, Imqabba, Imsida, Isla, Kalkara, Kercem, Kirkop, Lija, Luqa, Marsa, Marsaskala, Marsaxlokk, Mellieha, Mosta, Munxar, Nadur, Naxxar, Paola, Pembroke, Pieta, Qala, Qormi, Qrendi, Rabat, Rabat (Ghawdex), Safi, San Giljan / Saint Julian, San Gwann / Saint John, San Lawrenz / Saint Lawrence, Sannat, San Pawl il-Bahar / Saint Paul’s Bay, Santa Lucija / Saint Lucia, Santa Venera / Saint Venera, Siggiewi, Sliema, Swieqi, Tarxien, Ta ‘Xbiex, Valletta, Xaghra, Xewkija, Xghajra, Zabbar, Zebbug, Zebbug (Ghawdex), Zejtun, Zurrieq
Electric current: 240 V / 50 Hz
Telephone code: 00 356 (Source: Allcitycodes)
Highest point: Ta’Dmejrek 253 m
Population
Population: approx. 413,000 residents (Countryaah, 2021)
Population growth: 0.3% per year
Population density (residents per km²): 1,306
Life expectancy: 78 (male), 83 (female)
Official language: Maltese, English
Religions:
- 90% Roman Catholic
- 10% other
Climate
During the sunny summer, the temperature is around 30 ° C. Occasionally it can get over 40 ° C.
The winter months are mild, with average temperatures around 12-20 ° C. There is no frost or snowfall.
Some rain falls in the summer months. In winter there is very rarely rain.
Currency / finance
Currency unit: Euro (EUR)
Classification: 1 euro = 100 cents
ATMs: There are many available.
International credit cards: These are accepted by many hotels and shops.
Regulations: National and foreign currencies can be imported in unlimited amounts. A declaration is required from an equivalent value of 10,000 EUR.
Customs regulations
The following may be carried duty-free:
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco
- 1 liter of alcoholic beverages
- very small amounts of perfume
(Information applies to people aged 18 and over)
Tourists and people in transit can bring items of personal use with them duty-free.
Electronic devices (computers, TVs, cameras,… etc.) should be declared when entering the country, otherwise customs may demand an export duty when leaving.
Meat and vegetable products of all kinds are not allowed to be imported into Malta.
Travel advice
There is currently no country-specific travel advice for Malta.
Behavioral advice
You should stow cash, valuables and identification papers securely and not necessarily show them in public. Thefts occur again and again in some regions and public bus routes.
Economy
The tourism industry has become a very important branch of industry since the late 1980s. There are around a million visitors to the island every year.
Traditional industries include agriculture and fishing.
Industries: building materials, electronics, food production, shipbuilding, tobacco production, textiles, tourism
Natural resources: limestone, agricultural land, salt
Land use:
- Land: 38%
- Grain cultivation: 3%
- Pasture area: 0%
- Forests: 0%
- other: 59%