page_title: Outline of Malta
section_title: Economy and infrastructure of Malta
hierarchical_section_title: Outline of Malta / Economy and infrastructure of Malta
caption_attribution_description: English: The Malta Stock Exchange (Borza ta' Malta) at Pjazza Kastilja in Valletta, Malta
context_page_description: The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Malta:
  Malta is a small and densely populated sovereign island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta comprises an archipelago of seven islands, of which the three largest are inhabited. Malta is located 93 km south of Sicily, and 288 km north of North Africa, giving the country a warm, Mediterranean climate. The nation's capital is the 16th century city of Valletta.
  Throughout much of its history, Malta has been considered a crucial location due in large part to its position in the Mediterranean Sea. It was held by several ancient cultures including Sicilians, Romans, Phoenicians, Byzantines and others. The island is commonly associated with the Knights of St. John who ruled it. This, along with the historic pseudo-historic and religiously claimed shipwreck of St. Paul on the island, and since the 12th century ingrained a Roman Catholic legacy which is still the official religion in Malta today combined with secular values.
  The country's official languages are Maltese and English; the former is the national language and the latter a legacy from Malta's period as a British colony.
context_section_description: Economy of Malta
  Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 125th (one hundred and twenty fifth)
  Agriculture in Malta
  Banking in Malta
  Central Bank of Malta
  Communications in Malta
  Internet in Malta
  Companies of Malta
  Currency of Malta: Euro (see also: Euro topics)
  Maltese euro coins
  Previous currency: Maltese lira
  ISO 4217: EUR
  Energy in Malta
  Energy policy of Malta
  Oil industry in Malta
  Health care in Malta
  Mining in Malta
  Malta Stock Exchange
  Tourism in Malta
  Hotels in Malta
  Museums in Malta
  Visa policy of Malta
  Transport in Malta
  Airports in Malta
  Rail transport in Malta
  Roads in Malta
caption: The Malta Stock Exchange (Borza ta' Malta) at Pjazza Kastilja in Valletta
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