Malta

Country Name: Republic of Malta

Capital City: Valletta

Population: 400,214 (2006)

Population Growth: 0.42% (2006)

Currency: Maltese lira (MTL)

Languages: Maltese, English

Area: 316 sq km

Inflation Rate: 2.6% (2006 est.)

Unemployment Rate: 7.8% (2005)

Domain extension: .mt

MALTA MAIN

The Tempel of Hagar Qim It stands on a hilltop on the southern edge of the island of Malta overlooking the sea and the islet of Filfla. Adjacent to Hagar Qim, further towards the cliff face, lies another remarkable temple site, Mnajdra.