Malta

Flag Description Two equal vertical bands of white (hoist side) and red; in the upper hoist-side corner is a representation of the george cross, edged in red. Currency The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.65 euros. Astronomy Today's date is May 12, 2008. There is currently a New Moon. Location Southern europe, islands in the mediterranean sea, south of sicily (italy). Climate Mediterranean with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. Terrain Mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Mediterranean Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Ta'Dmejrek 253 m (near Dingli).

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Malta

This is a map of Malta. The map illustrates the location of Valletta and its proximity to Marsaxlokk, Rabat, and the Mediterranean Sea.

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