Malta
Location: Mediterranean Sea, South of Italy
Area: 122 square miles
Population: 380,000
Government: Republic
Largest cities: Valletta (capital), Sliema
Languages: Maltese, English
Ethnic groups: Italian, Arab, French
Religion: Roman Catholic
Chief industries: Agriculture, textiles, plastics, electronic
equipment
manufacture
Chief crops: Fruits and vegetables, grains
Minerals: Limestone, salt
Leading exports: Textiles, clothing, wine
Leading imports: Foodstuffs, oil
Monetary unit: Maltese lira