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Area:
320 sq km (124 sq mi)
Population: 391,700
People: Maltese
Languages:
Maltese and English
Religion:
Roman Catholic |
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| Capital
city: Valletta
(pop 92,000) |
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| Government:
Parliamentary democracy |
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| Health
risks: None |
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| Time:
GMT/UTC plus 1 hour |
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| Electricity:
240V, 50Hz |
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| Weights
& measures:
Metric |
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Climate:
Malta enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers
and mild winters. The yearly average temperature is 26 degrees
Celsius.The Islands have a sunny climate with a daily average
of six hours sunshine in mid-winter to more than 12 hours in summer.
Rainfall is low, averaging annually to 578mm a year. Bathing in
the sea is often possible well into the winter season and the
height of the beach season can last till the end of October. |
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Currency:
The Maltese Lira is the local national currency and is made up
of 100 Maltese cents. Banks usually open from 8:30 in the mornings
and close at 12:30. International bank cards are accepted and
foreign currency is easily exchanged. Most restaurants and hotels
accept credit cards such as Visa, American Express, Master Card
and Carte Blanche. Automats and exchange bureau can be found all
over the island. |
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Driving
License:
Anyone with a Green Card Insurance or National Driving licence
can get a temporary driving permit. |
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| Public
Transport: Public Transport in Malta is reasonably priced
and it's an efficient way to arrive to your destinations. The
main bus terminus is in Valletta just outside the city gate. Most
bus routes leave and go to Valletta apart from a few circular
routes and all pass through it's suburb city, Floriana. Malta
Buses are orange and show the route nos. on the front. |
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