Capital:
Valletta
Area:
320 sq km / 124 sq ml
Language:
Maltese, English
Currency:
Maltese Lira
Population:
400,420
Life expectancy:
72 (men), 76 (women)
Literacy rate:
84%
Religions:
98% Roman Catholic
Physical features:
Includes the islands of Gozo 67 sq km / 26 sq ml and Comino 3 sq km / 1 sq ml
Ethnic distribution:
European, supposedly originated from the ancient North African kingdom of Carthage
Exports:
Vegetables, knitwear, handmade lace, plastics, electronic equipment, also tourism
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