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Valletta as seen from the Grand Harbour
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MALTA

The Maltese Islands are situated in the Mediterranean Sea, about 100 km from Sicily and 290 km from North Africa. They consist of Malta (390 sq km) Gozo (65 sq km) and Comino (2.5 sq km). They are one of the oldest civilisations in the Mediterranean dating back to circa 5000 years B.C. The population is around 350,000 and is homogeneous with its own identity and language. The official languages are Maltese and English with most of the people also fluent in Italian.

RELIGION

The Maltese are predominantly Roman Catholic. Apart from the Cathedrals and large Parish Churches in each village, the countryside of Malta and Gozo is dotted with little wayside chapels.  You will have the opportunity to visit churches built in different architectural styles, some dating back to the days of the Order of Saint John, some even earlier.
 
CLIMATE

Malta's weather and climate are strongly influenced by the sea and have a very characteristic Mediterranean flavour, similar to that found in southern Italy and southern Greece. The climate is typically Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and short, cool winters.  Most rainfalls occur between October and March.  The summer months are usually warm and very dry.

CAPITAL CITY

Valletta is the capital city of Malta and houses the seat of Government.  Malta has a parliamentary democracy with executive power resting with the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.  Parliament is composed of 65 representatives elected every 5 years.  The President represents the unity of the nation.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Malta's public transport is run by Arriva Malta. The price for a day ticket for tourists is €2.60 whilst a 7 day ticket costs €12.  For more details about bus routes visit the arriva site.

ELECTRICITY

The electrical supply is 240 volts, single phase, 50 cycles. The 13 amp, three-pin rectangular sockets are used in Malta.

CURRENCY
The currency used in Malta is the Euro.

VISA

It is advisable that you check about visa and entry requirements before making your travel arrangements.
 

HISTORY

Malta is an Island rich in history which goes back to some 4500 years BC, when some people from the neighbouring island of Sicily, who could see the island lying on the horizon, decided to cross the narrow waters to investigate.

The Islands are home to important sites from the Bronze Age and Phoenician and Roman periods as well as the Hypogeum which is a  designated UNESCO World Heritage site.

Among others one finds many historical buildings dating back from the times of the Knights of St. John.



Flights to Malta

Airmalta  www.airmalta.com
British Airways www.britishairways.com
Alitalia www.alitalia.com
German Wings www.germanwings.com
Ryan Air www.ryanair.com 
Jet Time www.jet-time.dk
Air France www.airfrance.com
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines www.klm.com
Jetairfly www.jetairfly.com
Emirates www.emirates.com