Malta: useful information


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Useful information on Malta, including all the things you need to know to organize a trip or a holiday in this central-southern Mediterranean Sea island.


Malta in a nutshell

  • Capital: Valletta
  • Area in sq km: 315.6
  • Population: 406,583 (first half 2006)
  • Religion: Catholic majority and small Muslim, Jewish and other Christian denominations.

Where is it

Malta flag The Maltese archipelago is located in the central and southern Mediterranean Sea, between the coast of Sicily and that of Tunisia. It is made up of three major islands: Malta, Gozo, Comino and other minor ones.

The largest island is Malta, followed by Gozo and Comino (almost uninhabited). The territory of the islands is mainly calcareous and flat, with high and rocky coasts.


Surface karst phenomena are widespread, to which a system of caves corresponds underground. Water courses are absent.

Climate

The climate is Mediterranean, characterized by short and mild winters and long hot and dry summers.

The temperature is mitigated by the influence of the sea and in the autumn and spring the sirocco can blow, a hot and humid wind.


Population

The majority of the population is made up of Maltese (descendants of the ancient Carthaginians and Phoenicians) and a small minority of Italians, English and others.

Time zone

Malta has the same time as Italy throughout the year.

Spoken language

The official languages ​​are Maltese and English. Italian is quite common.


Economy

Malta's economy is linked to foreign trade, since it produces only a small part of its needs (it has few drinking water and electricity resources).

In its favor Malta has a good geographical position, limestone resources, manufacturing industries in the textile and electronics sectors and above all a thriving tourism sector. The country is part of the European Union.

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When to go

Considering that summer is the peak season, the spring and autumn months (September-October) are also valid for visiting the island.

Necessary documents

To enter Malta, Italian citizens are required to have a valid identity card for expatriation (valid) or a passport.

An entry visa is not required.

Phone

- The international code to call from Italy to Malta is: 00356

- The international prefix for calling from Malta to Italy is: 0039

GSM phones work regularly and there are various internet cafes scattered throughout the area.

Electricity

The electric current is 220 V 50 Hz. The sockets are of the English type with flat plates. An adapter is required.


Currency

The official currency of Malta is the Euro. ATMs are widespread and credit cards are normally accepted.

How to get

By air
The Maltese flag carrier Air Malta and Ryanair fly from various Italian airports to Malta, Luqa airport, located about 8 km from Valletta. Alitalia connects Rome Fiumicino to Malta.
By sea
Grimaldi Ferries offers connections from the ports of Civitavecchia, Genoa and Catania to Valletta, Malta.

Virtu Ferries connects Sicily, from the ports of Pozzallo and Catania, to Malta. Seasonal connections to the island are also provided from Licata (Sicily).

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