Facts and Figures

Location three islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily

Total Area 122 sq mi (316 sq km)
Area of Malta 95 sq mi(246 sq km)
Area of Gozo 26 sq mi (67 sq km)
Area of Comino 1.1 sq mi (3 sq km)

Highest Point T'Dmejrek, 785 ft (239 m)
Lowest Point Mediterranean Sea, 0 ft (0 m)

Natural Resources limestone, salt

Nationality Maltese
Population (July 2006 est) 400,214
Largest Cities Birkirkara, Qormi

Ethnic Groups Maltese
Religions Roman Catholic
Languages Maltese (official), English (official)

Capital Valletta
Form of Government Republic
Current Constitution Adopted 1964 (amended many times since)
Chief of State President Edward Fenech Adami (since April 4, 2004)
Head of Government Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi (since March 23, 2004)
Cabinet Cabinet appointed by President on advice of Prime Minister
Legislature unicameral House of Representatives
Judiciary Constitutional Court; Court of Appeal

Currency Maltese Lira
Per Capita Income $19,700
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
Export Commodities machinery and transport equipment, manufactures
Import Commodities machinery and transport equipment, manufactured and semi-manufactured goods, food, drink, tobacco

Independence Achieved September 21, 1964
From United Kingdom
National Holiday Independence Day, September 21
Flag two equal vertical bands of white and red; in the upper hoist-side corner is a representation of the George Cross, edged in red.

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