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Malta |
Introduction:
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. A decade later Malta became a republic. Since about the mid-1980s, the island has transformed itself into a freight transshipment point, a financial center, and a tourist destination. Malta became an EU member in May 2004.
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Official name: |
Republic of Malta |
Capital: |
name: Valletta geographic coordinates: 35 53 N, 14 30 E time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October |
Government type: |
republic |
Population: |
401,880 (July 2007 est.) |
Languages: |
Maltese (official), English (official) |
Official Currency: |
Maltese Lira (MTL)
Current Maltese Lira Exchange Rates Historical Maltese Lira Exchange Rates Chart Maltese Lira Exchange Rates |
Currency code: |
MTL |
Area: |
total: 316 sq km land: 316 sq km water: 0 sq km |
Climate: |
Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers |
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Map of Malta
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