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Malta Capital: Valletta Population: 400,214 The Geography of Malta Total Size: 316 square km Size Comparison: slightly less than twice the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 35 50 N, 14 35 E World Region: Europe General Terrain: mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs Geographical Low Point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Ta'Dmejrek 253 m (near Dingli) Climate: Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers The People of Malta Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: Maltese (official), English (official) Independence: 21 September 1964 (from UK) National Holiday: Independence Day, 21 September (1964) Nationality: Maltese (singular and plural) Religions: Roman Catholic 98% Economy of Malta Major Industries: tourism, electronics, ship building and repair, construction, food and beverages, textiles, footwear, clothing, tobacco Agricultural Products: potatoes, cauliflower, grapes, wheat, barley, tomatoes, citrus, cut flowers, green peppers; pork, milk, poultry, eggs Natural Resources: limestone, salt, arable land Major Exports: machinery and transport equipment, manufactures Major Imports: machinery and transport equipment, manufactured and semi-manufactured goods; food, drink, tobacco Currency: Maltese lira (MTL) National GDP: $7,926,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $2,744,000,000 Brief History of Malta: 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. Back to Geography Home Page

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