Jurisdiction area of the Institute: THE MALTESE ISLANDS
The Maltese islands are: Malta (245sq.km), Gozo (67sq.km), Comino (2.8sq.km) and four uninhabited islands. These little islands are called Filfla, Cominotto, St.Paul's & Fungus rock. Malta lies in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea 58 miles (93km) south of Sicily and 180 miles (288km) north of North Africa.
Political system: Republic
Capital city: Valletta
Total area: 316 km²
Population: 500.000
Currency: Euro
For more information on the Maltese islands: VISIT MALTA