Part of the European Union, the island nation of Malta is divided into five regions. It is situated in the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Europe, with Italy being the nearest nation to the north. The Central, North, and South areas are the most significant ones. With a 316 square kilometer surface area, Malta is among the smallest nations in the European Union. Mediterranean weather prevails there, with hot, dry summers and moderately rainy winters. Its geography is characterized by low-lying terrain and cliffs along the coast. There are roughly 519,562 persons in the entire population. The nation's capital is Valletta. However, Birkirkara, with more than 22,000 residents, is the most populated city. The cities of Zabbar and Zebbug are also significant. Malta International Airport (MLA), which handles 7.3 million passengers annually, is the biggest airport. The majority of European locations are connected to MLA airport. This helps the nation's tourism industry succeed greatly. A variety of historical and colonial events that shaped the nation and its people have an impact on Maltese culture. The vast majority of people identify as Roman Catholics. English and Maltese are the official languages of the nation. The English common law and the civil law are combined to create the legal system. The form of government is parliamentary republican.Prime Minister Robert Abela leads the government, and President George Vella leads the state. The Euro (EUR), which is the official currency of the nation, is currently worth 0.93 USD. With an economy of about $22.8 billion, the nation is the 44th largest in Europe despite having a modest but thriving economy. The per capita income of its people is $48,246. The services sector accounts for the majority of the GDP. The nation's economy greatly depends on tourism, both from air travel and cruise ship arrivals. With consistent growth of about 4% in recent years, the GDP has become the most advanced in the EU. Malta is home to numerous metropolitan. Hiking, swimming, beachcombing, and sightseeing are popular visitor activities. Major locations include the Blue Lagoon, the Tarxien Temples, Rabat, the Island of Gozo, and the capital, Valetta. Over 2.7 million tourists visit the country annually, the bulk of which are from European nations.
