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Megaliths, medieval dungeons and Calypso's Cave - Malta is positively mythic. The narrow cobblestone streets of its towns are crowded with Renaissance cathedrals and Baroque palaces, while its countryside is dotted with the oldest-known human structures in the world.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Malta
Population
404,346
Currency
Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Electrical Plugs
240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Malti, English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+356
Weights & Measures
Metric
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