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About Malta

Population: 392,700
Area: 323 sq km (124 sq mi)
People: Maltese
Languages: Maltese and English
Religion: Roman Catholic
Government: Parliamentary democracy

Capital city: Valletta (pop 92,000)
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 average winter temperature is 12^oC (54^oF.) There are really only two seasons in Malta: the dry summer season, and the mild winter season. The average rainfall is 558.2 mm (22 in). Rain rarely, if ever, falls during the summer months.
The Islands have a sunny climate with a daily average of six hours sunshine in mid-winter to more than 12 hours in summer. 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 Maltese Lira is the local national currency and is made up of 100 Maltese cents. The exchange rate is currently approximately 2.30 Euros to the Maltese Lira.
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 retail outlets, restaurants and hotels accept credit cards such as Visa, American Express, Carte Blanche and Master Card. Automats and exchange bureau can be found all over the island. As from 2008 the official currency in Malta will be the Euro.

Driving License: Anyone with a Green Card Insurance or National Driving license can get a temporary driving permit. EU citizens in possession of a driving license can drive freely without requiring any other permits.

Public Transport: Malta's public transport system offers a cheap and effective way of touring the Island. The main bus terminus is at Valletta just outside the city gate from where buses operate to all parts of Malta. The longest bus journey takes about fifty minutes; the average ride is between 20 and 30 minutes. Malta Buses are orange and show the route numbers on the front.