They enjoy some 300 days of sunshine and the average rainfall is about 590mm. Valletta is the capital city and houses the seat of Government. Malta has a parliamentary democracy with executive power resting with the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Parliament is composed of 65 representatives elected every 5 years. The President represents the unity of the nation.
Most hotels provide local and international call facilities as well as fax and telex.
All phone services as well as phone cards, are available from Maltacom's Branch Offices at Bisazza Street and Plaza Shopping Complex in Sliema, Malta International Airport, at Qawra and at St Paul's Bay. These Branch Offices are open daily between 08.00 hours and 22.30 hours. A more convenient and popular way to make calls is by using the public Cardphones. There are 520 Cardphones in Malta and Gozo in the streets, public areas, Malta International Airport, Maltacom Branches and popular tourist areas. At least one Cardphone in each village of Malta and Gozo is available.