malta
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MALTA
FLAG:
LOCATION:
CAPITAL: Valletta
POPULATION: 411,277
RELIGION: Roman Catholic 98%
LANGUAGE: Maltese and English
GOVERNMENT: Republic
HEAD OF THE STATE: George Abela
PRIME MINISTER: Lawrence Gonzi
THEY JOINED TO THE UE IN: May 2004
MONETARY UNIT: Euro
OTHER CITIES IN MALTA: Gozo, Comino, Rabat, Valletta,L-Imdina,Bormla (Cospicua) ,L-Isla (Senglea), Il-Birgu (Vittoriosa)
GASTRONOMY: Traditional Maltese food includes soup
(minestrone, fish), pasta and pastry dishes. Stuffed dishes are also a feature of Maltese cuisine. Stuffat Tal-Fenek (rabbit stew) is a national dish.