Malta

National name: Repubblika ta’ Malta

Government : Republic.

Geography
The five Maltese islands— Malta, Gozo, Comino, Comminotto, and Filflawith— have a combined land area smaller than Philadelphia. Malta is located in the Mediterranean Sea, about 97 km south of the southeast tip of Sicily.

Historical Background
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

Facts & Figures

Name

MALTA

Capital

Valletta (de facto)

Government

Valletta (de facto)

Language

Maltese, English

Religion

The Constitution of Malta declares Roman Catholicism as the state religion although entrenched provisions for the freedom of religion are made. Freedom House and the World Factbook report that 98 percent of the population is Roman Catholic, making the nation one of the most Catholic countries in the world.

Area

316 km2 (200th) 121 sq mi

Population

2010 estimate 412,966[2] (171st) 2007 census  410,567[3]1 increase

Currency

Euro (€)2 (EUR)