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| Independence Year : 1964 Population : 380200 Life Expectancy : 77.9 Capital : 2484 GNP : 3512.00 GNP Old : 3338.00 Local Name : Malta Government Form : Republic Location : Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, east of Tunisia, south of Sicily (Italy) Terrain : Coastal cliffs, rocky, low hills Climate : Mediterranean: subtropical summer, with mild, rainy winters Ethnic Group : Mixture of Arab,Sicilian, Norman, Spanish, Italian, English Religions : Roman Catholic, 98%. Official Website : www.gov.mt | 
Genral Information - Malta
Background Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in the early 19th century. The island supported the UK through both World Wars and remained in the Commonwealth when it became independent in 1964. On 13 December 1974 Malta became a republic. Over the last 15 years, the island has become a major freight transshipment point, financial center, and tourist destination. (Various Sources) |
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