About Malta and its Weather

Malta is a southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea 80 km (50 mi) south of Sicily and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya. Malta’s location has given it great strategic importance throughout history and a succession of powers have ruled the islands. Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and became a republic in 1974. Malta is a tourist destination with numerous recreational areas and historical monuments, including nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The Republic of Malta is a Southern European country consisting of a group of islands in the center of the Mediterranean, bordered by Sicily on the south side, Tunisian on the east side, Libya on the north, and Gibraltar on the west and Alexandria also on the eastern side. The capital of Malta is Valletta and within the capital city, the population is 6,098. The people of Malta are generally native Maltese but there is a small sampling of British represented as well. The current president is George Abela and the prime minister is Lawrence Gonzi. The government operates as a Parliamentary Republic. Malta has rich reserves of limestone, a rich tourism industry, film production and electronics manufacturing, to name a few. They are progressive in nature and have taken steps to increase their level of technology use in several industries.

Essential Facts about Malta

• The capital of Malta is Valletta.
• The population of Malta is 412,000.
• Malta is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.
• The gross national product in Malta is 8.3 billion.
• The government operates as a parliamentary republic.
• The official language is English and Maltese.
• Secondary languages are French, Italian, German, and Spanish.

Malta’s Climate
The climate in Malta is largely determined by the Mediterranean Sea but it is normally pleasant and attracts a lot of tourists because of this. The seasons are generally thought of as variable. The summers are very hot and dry, winters are rainy, and Autumn is wet and warm. The rainy season is generally from October through March.

Malta’s Currency
The EURO is the official currency of Malta, denoted by the ISO 4217 code EUR, introduced in 2008, replacing the Maltese Lira. The Maltese Lira replaced the Maltese pound earlier.

Religion in Malta
Christianity is the predominant religion of choice in Malta with the largest denomination being Roman Catholicism. Other religions observed include Jewish, Muslim, Latter-Day Saints, Jehovah’s witnesses, Buddhists, and followers of the Bahai Faith. Freedom of religion is observed in Malta and residents are allowed to practice whatever religion they choose at will.