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.