Full country name: Republic of Malta
Area: 320 sq km (124 sq mi)
Population: 376,000
Capital city: Valletta (pop: 9200)
People: Arab, Sicilian, Norman, Spanish
Language: Maltese and English
Religion: Roman Catholic (98%)
Government: Constitutional parliamentary monarchy
President: Guido de Marco
Prime Minister: Eddie Fenech Adami
Visas: Visas are not required for holiday visits of up to 3 months by Australians, Britons, Canadians, New Zealanders or North Americans.
Health risks: None
Time: GMT/UTC plus 1 hour
Electricity: 250V, 50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric