Short Name: MaltaLong Name: Republic of Malta
Long Name (local): Repubblika ta' Malta
Member of European Union: Yes, 2004
International Dialing Code: +356
Capital City: Valletta
National Tourist Office: Visit Malta
Foreign Embassies in Malta: Australia | Canada | U.K. | U.S.
Embassies and Visa Information: In Australia | In Canada | In the U.K. | In the U.S.
Nationality: Noun - Maltese (singular and plural), Adjective - Maltese
Government Type: Republic
Ethnic Groups: Maltese (descendants of ancient Carthaginians and Phoenicians, with strong elements of Italian and other Mediterranean stock)
Religions: Roman Catholic 98%
Languages: Maltese (official), English (official)Monetary Unit: 1 Maltese lira = 100 cents
Area: 316 sq km - slightly less than twice the size of Washington, DC
Climate: Mediterranean with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers
Population: 396,851 (July 2004 est.)
Sex Ratio: 0.98 male(s)/female (2004 est.)
Median Age: 38 years, male 36.6 years, female 39.5 years (2004 est.)
Life Expectancy: 78.68 years, male 76.51 years, female 80.98 years (2004 est.)
Population Growth Rate: 0.42% (2004 est.)
Net Migration Rate: 2.07 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2004 est.)
Unemployment Rate: 7% (2003 est.)
Gross National Income: US$9,260 (2002, World Bank)
Export Commodities: Machinery and transport equipment, manufactures
Export Partners: Singapore 17.9%, US 12%, UK 9.7%, Germany 9.1%, France 7.7%, China 7.2% (2003 est.)
Import Commodities: Machinery and transport equipment, manufactured and semi-manufactured goods; food, drink, and tobacco
Import Partners: Italy 17.7%, France 12.6%, South Korea 11.6%, UK 7.8%, Germany 6%, Singapore 5.6%, Japan 5.2% (2003 est.)
Natural Resources: Limestone, salt, arable land
Public Television: Television Malta (TVM)
Graphics and statistics are public domain courtesy of The CIA World Factbook.
Outline map courtesy of WorldAtlas.com.
