Property Type All Types Apartment Bungalow Farmhouse House of Character Maisonette Penthouse Terraced House Town House Villa Currency Euro Maltese Lira US Dollar UK Sterling Swiss Franc Location All Locations Central Malta East Malta Gozo Italy North Malta South Malta West Malta From Price 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000 200,000 240,000 280,000 320,000 360,000 400,000 440,000 480,000 520,000 560,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 900,000 1,000,000 1,100,000 1,200,000 1,300,000 1,400,000 1,500,000 1,600,000 1,700,000 1,800,000 2,000,000 4,000,000 20,000,000 To Price 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000 200,000 240,000 280,000 320,000 360,000 400,000 440,000 480,000 520,000 560,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 900,000 1,000,000 1,100,000 1,200,000 1,300,000 1,400,000 1,500,000 1,600,000 1,700,000 1,800,000 2,000,000 4,000,000 20,000,000 GO Home > Properties > Developments > Info Centre > My Account > About Malta v > Introduction > More Information > Why Malta > Interactive Map > Companies & Trusts Tuscany > Homes of Quality > Contact Us > Login / Register > Site Map > Introduction Location The Republic of Malta consists of Malta, Gozo, Comino and two small uninhabited islands, situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Malta is 93 km away from Sicily and 290 km from North Africa. Physical Features Malta covers an area of 246 square km and is made up of a low plateau, which descends gradually to the plain in the south-eastern part of the Island. Gozo, Malta's sister island (67 square km), lies just 6.4 km to the north-west. Malta is 27 km long and 14 km at its widest point. The corresponding figures for Gozo are 14 km and 7 km respectively. Malta has numerous low hills with picturesque terraced fields along their slopes. The coastline is well indented with natural harbours, sandy beaches and flat rock coves. The People For thousands of years, Malta has been influenced by all the civilisations that dominated the Mediterranean. Contact with so many different cultures has made the Maltese amongst the most cosmopolitan people in the world, with a very strong sense of national pride and identity. This is a peace-loving nation with a strong sense of hospitality and family values, with a strong work ethic. The agreeable warm climate, with sunshine throughout the year, enables them to enjoy a sociable lifestyle that cherishes outdoor pursuits. These factors undoubtedly contribute to the high standard of living and good health of the Maltese. The national language is Maltese, however, both Maltese and English are official languages. Many people speak three or more languages. Churches Freedom of worship is guaranteed by the Constitution. The great majority of Maltese are Roman Catholic but many other religious denominations have places of worship in Malta. The Anglican Cathedral of St Paul's in Valletta and the Church of the Holy Trinity in Sliema have communion, matins and evensong on Sundays. The Union of the Church of Scotland and Methodist congregations meet at St Andrews (Scots) Church, South Street, Valletta and the Jewish Synagogue is at 9, Spur Street, Valletta. There is also a mosque in Paola. Other Information Malta became a full member of the European Union on the 1st May, 2004 and adopted the euro as its currency on the 1st January 2008. Population: 404,000 Capital: Valletta Main Seaports Passenger: Grand Harbour, Valletta Cargo: Marsaxlokk Airport: Luqa (7 km from Valletta) Useful websites Mediterranean Conference Centre Manoel Theatre St James Cavalier Malta Tourism Authority Malta Experience Ministry of Health Education Department Malta Maritime Authority Malta Transport Authority www.mcc.com.mt www.teatrumanoel.com.mt www.sjcav.org www.mta.com.mt www.themaltaexperience.com www.sahha.gov.mt www.education.gov.mt www.mma.gov.mt www.maltatransport.com Homes of Quality, 201, Tower Road, Sliema SLM1602, Malta Tel: 00356 2342 0000 Fax: 00356 2137 4166 email: info@homesofquality.com.mt