Country Details Off the northern coast of Africa and just 58 miles south of Sicily, Italy, Malta is an island nation in the Mediterranean Sea. Long under British control, it gained independence in 1964. Tourism is the main industry Quick Facts and Figures Official Name Republic of Malta Capital City Valletta Major Cities here Flag here Climate Mediterranean with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers Latitude/Longitude 35° 50'N, 14° 35'E Languages Maltese (official), English (official) Official Currency Maltese Lira Religions Catholic, others Population 381,000 Land Area 320 sq km (124 sq miles) Landforms mostly low and rocky land with numerous coastal cliffs Land Divisions none

Maps European Continent here European Continent provided by University of Texas, here Malta Map, CIA version here Suggested Links Malta web site here! Malta Information Page here! Weather in Malta here! Time and Date in Malta

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