Time:
Time zone: Central European Time (CET)
Local Time =
UTC +1h (summer +2h)
Actual Time:
Sat-Nov-21 19:11
Country Calling Code: +356
Capital City:
Valletta
Other Cities: Birkirkara (Malta's largest city), Mdina, Rabat
Government:
Type: Republic.
Independence: 21 September 1964 (from UK).
Geography:
Location: Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, east of Tunisia,
south of Sicily (Italy)
Area: 316 km2 (122 sq. mi.)
Terrain: Coastal cliffs, rocky, low hills.
Climate: Mediterranean: subtropical summer, with mild, rainy winters.
People:
Nationality: Maltese
Population: 494,000 (end of 2019)
Ethnic divisions: Mixture of Arab, Sicilian, Norman, Spanish, Italian, English.
Religion: Roman Catholic, 98%.
Language: Maltese
and English (official).
Literacy: 93%.
Natural resources: Limestone, salt, arable land.
Agriculture products: Potatoes, cauliflower, grapes, wheat, barley, tomatoes,
citrus, cut flowers, green peppers; pork, milk, poultry, eggs.
Industries: Tourism; electronics, ship building and repair, construction;
food and beverages, textiles, footwear, clothing, tobacco.
Exports - commodities: machinery and mechanical appliances; mineral fuels, oils and petroleum products; pharmaceutical products; books and newspapers; aircraft/spacecraft and parts; toys, games, and sports equipment
Exports - partners: Germany 13.3%,
France 10.2%,
Hong Kong 7.4%,
Singapore 7.3%,
UK 6.4%,
USA 5.8%,
Italy 5.6%,
Japan 4.7% (2015)
Imports - commodities: mineral fuels, oils and products; electrical machinery; aircraft/spacecraft and parts thereof; machinery and mechanical appliances; plastic and other semi-manufactured goods; vehicles and parts
Imports - partners: Italy 23%,
Netherlands 8.4%, UK 7.5%, Germany 6.8%,
Canada 6.1%,
China 4.1%, France 4% (2015)
Currency: Maltese Lira (MTL)
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