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{{Infobox country
|native_name = {{native name|mt|Repubblika ta' Malta|icon=no}}
|conventional_long_name = Republic of Malta
|common_name = Malta
|native_name = {{native name|mt|Repubblika ta' Malta}}
|image_flag = Flag of Malta.svg
|image_flag = Flag of Malta.svg
|image_coat = Coat of arms of Malta.svg
|image_coat = Coat of arms of Malta.svg
|national_anthem = {{lang|mt|''[[L-Innu Malti]]''}}<br/>{{small|''The Maltese Hymn''}} [[File:Malta National Anthem.ogg|center]]
|image_map = EU-Malta.svg
|image_map = EU-Malta.svg
|map_caption = {{map_caption |location_color=dark green |region=Europe |region_color=dark grey |subregion=the [[European Union]] |subregion_color=green |legend=EU-Malta.svg}}
|map_caption = {{map caption |location_color=Green circle |region=Europe |region_color=dark grey |subregion=the [[European Union]] |subregion_color=light green |legend=EU-Malta.svg}}
|national_motto =
|capital = [[Valletta]]
|national_anthem = {{lang|mt|''[[L-Innu Malti]]''}}{{Spaces|2}}<br /><small>''The Maltese Anthem''</small><br />[[File:Malta National Anthem.ogg]]
|coordinates = {{Coord|35|54|N|14|31|E|type:city}}
|national_language = [[Maltese language|Maltese]],
|largest_city = [[Birkirkara]]
|official_languages = [[Maltese language|Maltese]], [[English language|English]]
|official_languages = Maltese and English
|demonym = [[Maltese people|Maltese]]
|common_languages = Italian
|ethnic_groups = [[Maltese people|Maltese]] 95.3%, British 1.6%, other 3.1%<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.populstat.info/Europe/maltag.htm |title=Malta: General data of the country |publisher=Populstat.info |accessdate=14 November 2010}}</ref>
|languages_type = Sign Language
|ethnic_groups_year = 2007
|languages = Maltese Sign Language
|demonym = [[Maltese people|Maltese]]
|latd=35 |latm=53 |lats=42 |latNS=N |longd=14 |longm=30 |longs=36 |longEW=E
|government_type = {{nowrap|[[Unitary state|Unitary]] [[Parliamentary system|parliamentary]]}} [[republic]]
|largest_city = [[Birkirkara]] 35° 53′ 48″ N, 14° 27′ 45″ E
|leader_title1 = [[President of Malta|President]]
|government_type = [[Parliamentary republic|Parliamentary Republic]]
|leader_name1 = [[George Vella]]
|leader_title1 = [[President of Malta|President]]
|leader_title2 = [[Prime Minister of Malta|Prime Minister]]
|leader_title2 = [[Prime Minister of Malta|Prime Minister]]
|leader_name2 = [[Robert Abela]]
|leader_name1 = [[Marie Louise Coleiro Preca]]
|leader_title3=[[Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta|Speaker]]
|leader_name2 = [[Joseph Muscat]]
|leader_name3=[[Angelo Farrugia]]
|accessionEUdate = 1 May 2004
|leader_title4= [[Chief Justice of Malta|Chief Justice]]
|area_rank = 200th <!--rank based on sovereign states only-->
|leader_name4= [[Joseph Azzopardi]]
|legislature = {{nowrap|[[Parliament of Malta|House of Representatives]]}}
|sovereignty_type = Independence
|area_sq_mi = 121 <!--Do not remove per [[WP:MOSNUM]]-->
|sovereignty_note = from the [[United Kingdom]]
|percent_water = 0.001
|established_event1 = [[State of Malta|Commonwealth realm]]
|established_date1 = 21 September 1964
|population_estimate = 417,608 {{increase}}<ref>[http://www.nso.gov.mt/statdoc/document_view.aspx?id=3000&formAction=init&backUrl=%2fsite%2fpage.aspx] – [[National Statistics Office, Malta]], 2011</ref>
|established_event2 = Republic
|population_estimate_rank = 171st <!--rank based on sovereign states only-->
|established_date2 = 13 December 1974
|population_census = 410,567<ref name="Malta in Figures">[http://www.nso.gov.mt/statdoc/document_file.aspx?id=2326 Malta in Figures] – National Statistics Office, Malta, 2008 ISBN 978-99909-73-64-8</ref><sup>1</sup>
|area_km2 = 316<ref name="Zammit">{{cite journal|journal=Ekistics|last=Zammit|first=Andre|title=Valletta and the system of human settlements in the Maltese Islands|volume=53|issue=316/317|publisher=Athens Center of Ekistics|date=1986|pages=89–95|jstor=43620704}}</ref>
|population_census_year = 2007
|area_rank = 186th <!-- Should match [[List of countries and dependencies by area]] -->
|population_density_km2 = 1,306.8 <!--2010 estimate-->
|area_sq_mi = 122 <!--Do not remove per [[WP:MOSNUM]]-->
|population_density_sq_mi = 3,413.9 <!--Do not remove per [[WP:MOSNUM]]-->
|percent_water = 0.001
|population_density_rank = 7th <!--rank based on sovereign states only-->
|population_estimate = {{nowrap|445,426<ref name="Estimated">{{cite web|title=Estimated Population by Locality 31st March, 2014 |url=https://secure2.gov.mt/localgovernment/file.aspx?f=7810 |publisher=[[Government of Malta]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621211549/https://secure2.gov.mt/localgovernment/file.aspx?f=7810 |archivedate=21 June 2015 |date=16 May 2014 |url-status=unfit }}</ref>}}
|population_census = 416,055<ref name="nso.gov.mt">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131203033602/http://www.nso.gov.mt/site/page.aspx?pageid=588 Census 2011]. National Statistics Office, Malta</ref>
|GDP_PPP = $10.405 billion<ref name=imf2>{{cite web|url=http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2011/01/weodata/weorept.aspx?sy=2008&ey=2011&scsm=1&ssd=1&sort=country&ds=.&br=1&c=181&s=NGDPD%2CNGDPDPC%2CPPPGDP%2CPPPPC%2CLP&grp=0&a=&pr.x=30&pr.y=3 |title=Malta|publisher=International Monetary Fund|accessdate=30 April 2011}}</ref>
|population_estimate_year = 2014
|GDP_PPP_rank =
|population_estimate_rank = 171st <!--rank based on sovereign states only-->
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = $24,792<ref name=imf2 />
|population_census_year = 2011
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =
|population_density_km2 = 1410<ref name="nso.gov.mt"/>
|population_density_sq_mi = 4,077 <!--Do not remove per [[WP:MOSNUM]]-->
|GDP_nominal = $8.288 billion<ref name=imf2 />
|population_density_rank = 7th <!--rank based on sovereign states only-->
|GDP_nominal_rank =
|GDP_PPP = $18.404 billion<ref name=imf2>{{cite web |url=http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2017/01/weodata/weorept.aspx?pr.x=71&pr.y=7&sy=2017&ey=2022&scsm=1&ssd=1&sort=country&ds=.&br=1&c=181&s=NGDPD%2CNGDPDPC%2CPPPGDP%2CPPPPC&grp=0&a= |title=Malta |publisher=International Monetary Fund }}</ref>
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $19,746<ref name=imf2 />
|GDP_PPP_year = 2017
|GDP_PPP_rank =
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = $42,239<ref name=imf2/>
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =
|GDP_nominal = $11.164 billion<ref name=imf2/>
|GDP_nominal_year = 2017
|GDP_nominal_rank =
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $25,623<ref name=imf2/>
|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =
|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =
|HDI_year = 2011
|Gini = 27.7 <!--number only-->
|HDI = 0.832
|Gini_year = 2014
|HDI_change = increase
|Gini_change = <!--increase/decrease/steady-->decrease
|HDI_ref = <ref name="HDI">{{cite web|url=http://hdr.undp.org/en/media/HDR_2010_EN_Table1.pdf|title=Human Development Report 2010|year=2010|publisher=United Nations|accessdate=5 November 2010}}</ref>
|Gini_ref =<ref name=eurogini>{{cite web|title=Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income (source: SILC)|url=http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=ilc_di12|publisher=Eurostat Data Explorer|accessdate=4 December 2015}}</ref>
|HDI_rank = 36th
|Gini_rank =15th
|HDI_category = <span style="color:#000;">very high</span>
|HDI = 0.856 <!--number only, between 0 and 1-->
|sovereignty_type = [[Independence]]
|HDI_year = 2015<!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year-->
|established_event1 = from the [[United Kingdom]]
|HDI_change = increase<!--increase/decrease/steady-->
|established_date1 = 21 September 1964
|HDI_ref = <ref name="HDI">{{cite web |url=http://hdr.undp.org/en/composite/HDI |title=2016 Human Development Report |year=2016 |accessdate=25 March 2017 |publisher=United Nations Development Programme }}</ref>
|established_event2 = Republic
|HDI_rank = 33rd
|established_date2 = 13 December 1974
|currency = Euro ([[Euro sign|€10000ll]]){{ref label|b|b}}
|currency = Euro ([[Euro sign|€]])<sup>2</sup>
|currency_code = EUR
|currency_code = EUR
|time_zone = [[Central European Time|CET]]
|utc_offset = +1
|time_zone = [[Central European Time|CET]]
|utc_offset_DST = +2
|utc_offset = +1
|time_zone_DST = [[Central European Summer Time|CEST]]
|time_zone_DST = [[Central European Summer Time|CEST]]
|date_format = dd/mm/yyyy ([[Anno Domini|AD]])
|utc_offset_DST = +2
|drives_on = [[Right- and left-hand traffic|left]]
|drives_on = Left
|calling_code = [[Telephone numbers in Malta|+356]]
|patron_saints = [[Paul the Apostle]], [[Saint Publius]] and [[Agatha of Sicily]]<ref name=Frommer>{{cite book|last=Lesley|first=Anne Rose|title=Frommer's Malta and Gozo Day by Day|date=15 April 2009|publisher=John Wiley & Sons|isbn=0470746106|page=139|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Gr3g2SMGPZgC}}</ref>
|calling_code = [[Telephone numbers in Malta|356]]
|cctld = [[.mt]]{{ref label|c|c}}
|religion = Roman Catholicism
|official_website = [http://www.gov.mt www.gov.mt]
|footnote_a = {{note|a|}} Maltese nationals as referred to in the 2011 census.<ref name="nso.gov.mt"/>
|footnote_b = {{note|b|}} [[Maltese lira]] before 2008.
|footnote_c = {{note|c|}} Also [[.eu]], shared with other [[European Union]] member states.
}}
}}
'''Malta''' is a country in [[Europe]]. It is an island near the center of the [[Mediterranean Sea]], south of [[Sicily]]. The [[capital (city)|capital]] of Malta is [[Valletta]]. Around 400,000 people live in Malta and it is one of the most [[dense]]ly [[population|populated]] countries in the world. Its many [[city|cities]] and [[town]]s grew close to each other over time.
'''Malta''' is an [[island]] [[country]] in [[Europe]]. It is near the center of the [[Mediterranean Sea]], south of [[Sicily]]. The [[capital (city)|capital]] of Malta is [[Valletta]]. About 400,000 people live in Malta. Malta is one of the most [[dense]]ly [[population|populated]] countries in the world. Because of this, it has many [[city|cities]] and [[town]]s that grew into each other over time. The largest of these is possibly [[Birkirkara]].
== Language ==
== Language ==
[[Maltese language|Maltese]] is the national [[language]] of Malta. Maltese and [[English language|English]] are the official languages in line with the constitution of the country. A majority of the people of Malta can speak three languages; Maltese, English and [[Italian language|Italian]].
== Money ==
== Money ==
== History ==
== History ==
People have lived in Malta since at least [[5200 BC]]. The island has some key [[archeology|archaeological]] locations dating from early times.
People have lived in Malta since at least [[5200 BC]]. The island has some key [[archeology|archaeological]] sites dating from early times.
Malta became well known as the base of the [[Knights of St John]]. They moved to Malta after being forced to leave [[Palestine]] and then [[Rhodes]], in Greece. The [[knight]]s and the Maltese people survived a great [[wikt:attack|attack]] by the [[Turk]]s. The history of the knights at Malta continued the strong [[Roman Catholicism|Roman Catholic]] beliefs in the country that were started by the Norman and Spanish rulers.
Malta became well known as the base of the [[Knights Hospitaller]]. They moved to Malta after being forced to leave [[Palestine]] and then [[Rhodes]], in Greece. In 1565 they survived a great attack by the [[Ottoman Empire]]. The history of the knights at Malta continued the strong [[Roman Catholicism|Roman Catholic]] beliefs in the country that were started by the Norman and Spanish rulers.
In 1798, [[Napoleon]] took control of Malta. The [[France|French]] rule was not popular and in [[1800]] Maltese rebels invited the [[England|English]] [[Royal Navy]] to come to the island. This lead to 200 years as a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[colony]] and [[independent]] [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] member.
In 1798, [[Napoleon]] took control of Malta. The [[France|French]] rule was not popular and in [[1800]] Maltese rebels invited the British [[Royal Navy]] to come to the island. This led to 200 years as a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[colony]] and [[independent]] [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] member.
During the [[World War II|Second World War]], Malta was again attacked this time by the Axis forces. The entire island was [[symbol]]ically given the [[George Cross]] for [[hero]]ism.
During [[World War II]], Malta was attacked this time by the Axis forces. The entire island was [[symbol]]ically given the [[George Cross]] for [[hero]]ism.
Malta became independent in [[1964]] and a republic in [[1974]]. In [[2004]] Malta joined the [[EU|European Union]] and in [[2008]] Malta joined the [[Euro]].
Malta became independent in [[1964]] and a republic in [[1974]]. In [[2004]] Malta joined the [[EU|European Union]] and in [[2008]] Malta joined the [[Euro]].
== Other websites ==
== Other websites ==
* [https://www.welcome-center-malta.com/ Maltese Relocation and Travel Guide]
* [http://www.holidaysmalta.info/ Malta travel guide and information]
* [http://www.holidaysmalta.info/ Malta travel guide and information]
* [http://www.maltawiki.com Malta Wiki - Malta Popular Encyclopedia]
* [http://www.maltawiki.com Malta Wiki - Malta Popular Encyclopedia]
* [http://www.destinationmalta.com/ Malta holidays and hotels]
* [http://www.destinationmalta.com/ Malta holidays and hotels]
* [http://www.guidetomalta.net/ Malta travel guide]
* [http://www.guidetomalta.net/ Malta travel guide]
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