Welcome to Malta
The sun shines almost all year in Malta and it boasts some of the fairest temperatures in the world. Add the fantastic beaches, the superb Mediterranean cuisine and there shouldn’t be any other destination swimming in your head. Why not try a new sport, laze on an island cruise or tour the most important historic sites? The choice is entirely yours! Together with its other islands, beachlife and nightlife, Malta is a wonderful island to visit.
Facts
| Population | 410,000 |
| Currency | EURO €1 = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Shops are generally open from 09.00 till 13.00 and from 16.00 till 19.00. Some shops in the tourist areas might not close in the afternoon. |
| Newspapers | The Malta Independent Malta Today In-Nazzjon |
| Emergency numbers | 112 for Police, Fire Brigade & Ambulance service |
| Tourist information | 229, Merchants Street Valletta +356 22 91 54 40-2 |
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