Location: Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy)
Geographic coordinates: 35 50 N, 14 35 E
Coastline: 196.8 km (does not include 56.01 km for the island of Gozo)
Climate: Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers
Terrain: mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs
Environment - current issues: very limited natural fresh water resources; increasing reliance on desalination
Environment - international agreements: party to: Air Pollution, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlands
Geography - note: the country comprises an archipelago, with only the three largest islands (Malta, Ghawdex or Gozo, and Kemmuna or Comino) being inhabited;

Localização: Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy)
Coordenadas geográficas: 35° 50' N, 14° 35' E
Costa: 250.8 km km
Clima: Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers
Relevo: mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs
Cimeiras: lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m highest point: Ta'Dmejrek 253 m (near Dingli)
Riscos naturais: NA
Moeda: Euro (EUR)
População: 400,214 (July 2006 est.)
Línguas: Maltese (official), English (official)
Capital: Valletta
Divisão administrativa: none (administered directly from Valletta); note - local councils carry out administrative orders The three largest islands are Malta Island (Malta), Gozo (Għawdex), and Comino (Kemmuna).

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