Area:
320 sq km (124 sq mi)
Population: 391,700
People: Maltese
Languages:
Maltese and English
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Capital
city: Valletta (pop
92,000)
Government:
Parliamentary democracy
Health risks:
None
Electricity:
240V, 50Hz
Weights
& measures:
Metric
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.
Currency:
The Euro is the local national currency and is made up of 100 Euro
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.
Driving
License:
Anyone with a Green Card Insurance or National Driving licence can
get a temporary driving permit.
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. |
