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            MALTA
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Malta, a small republic in the
middle of the Mediterranean
Sea, lies just south of
Sicily. It comprises three
islands, Malta, Gozo and
Comino, which are made up of
low limestone plateaux with
little surface water. The
climate is Mediterranean.
Malta is virtually self-
sufficient in agricultural
products and exports potatoes,
vegetables, wine and cut
flowers. Commercial
shipbuilding and repairing is
one of the leading industries.
Tourism has also boomed.

Area (Sq. Km): 316

Population: 350,000

Capital: Valletta

Language:
Maltese
English

Religion:
Roman Catholic

Government Type:
Parliamentary democracy

Currency: Maltese pound

Embassy:
16 Kensington Square
London
W8 5HL
0171-938-1712

Reflecting the influence of
the many people who have taken
advantage of its strategic
position over the centuries,
Malta offers a fascinating
mixture of old and new and is
small enough for you to see it
all.

Wherever you go you'll find
the Maltese are warm, generous
and friendly with a capacity
to make you feel at home. But
then, that's not too difficult
since, in many ways, Malta is
a little like home... everyone
speaks English, they drive on
the left,have a Marks and
Spencers and even the pubs are
very much like ours.

Beaches:
Sandy beaches are only found
at Mellieha, Paradise and
Golden Bay - otherwise bathing
is from rocky outcrops.

Food:
Freshly caught fish are
delicious - most ethnic
cuisines are available, as are
local dishes such as 'lampuki'
fish pie and 'fenek' - rabbit
cooked in wine.

Shopping:
Glass, lace embroidery and
pottery.

Nightlife:
Most hotels have full
entertainment programmes, and
there are several discos and
pub-style bars in the main
resorts.

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129