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	Malta - MSN Encarta
		The Maltese islands are the rocky peaks of limestone mountains that rise from the sea south of Sicily.
		The population of Malta (2007 estimate) is 401,880.
		The capital and leading port of the country is Valletta (population, 2004 estimate, 7,137), on the island of Malta.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761555566/Malta.html (1326 words)

	Malta
		Malta has been inhabited since around 5200 BC and a significant pre-historic civilisation existed on the islands prior to the arrival of the Phoenicians who named the main island Malat, meaning safe haven.
		Under its 1964 constitution, Malta initially retained Queen Elizabeth II as sovereign of Malta and a governor general exercised executive authority on her behalf, but on December 13, 1974, Malta became a republic within the Commonwealth, with executive authority vested in a Maltese president.
		Roman Catholicism is established by law as the official religion of Malta; however, full liberty of conscience and freedom of worship is guaranteed, and a number of faiths have places of worship on the island.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/mt/MT.html (827 words)

	Economy - Malta - Europe
		Because the population is dense and the soil is poor, Malta must import most of its food.
		The chief purchasers of Malta’s exports are France, the United States, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom; leading sources of imports are Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States.
		The currency of Malta is the Maltese lira, consisting of 100 cents (0.44 lira equal U.S.$1; 2000 average).
	www.countriesquest.com /europe/malta/economy.htm (234 words)

	Malta ECONOMY
		Until 1964, the dominant factor in the economy was the presence of British military forces; with the withdrawal of UK military personnel by 1979, the dockyards were converted to commercial use.
		Malta's economy now relies on light industry, tourism, and other service industries, in addition to shipbuilding, maintenance, and repairs.
		Malta has an association agreement with the EU, and the government hopes to be included in the among the new entrants admitted 2003–2005.
	www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Europe/Malta-ECONOMY.html (164 words)

	1. State of the Economy
		Given the high degree of integration of the Maltese economy, it is appropriate to commence this analysis with a brief overview of the international economic scene during 1995.
		Equally encouraging is the slowdown in the long-term decline in output in the former centrally-planned economies of Central and Eastern Europe.
		During 1995, Malta's Balance of Payments current account was highly affected by the fiscal reforms introduced at the begining of the year coupled with the high level of domestic activity.
	www.business-line.com /mof/econ_cp1.htm (6762 words)

	Malta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Malta played an important role during World War II owing to its proximity to Axis shipping lanes and its people’s bravery led the awarding of the George Cross now seen on its flag.
		Malta has privatised state-controlled firms and liberalised markets in to prepare for membership in the European Union which it joined on May 1 2004.
		Roman Catholicism is established by law as the religion of Malta; however full liberty of and freedom of worship is guaranteed and number of faiths have places of worship the island.
	www.freeglossary.com /Malta (1153 words)

	Malta information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Malta (Maltese: Malta), officially the Republic of Malta, is a small and densely populated island nation consisting of an archipelago of seven islands in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.
		Malta lies directly south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, and the country's official languages are Maltese and English.
		Malta's proximity to the Suez Canal proved to be its main asset during these years, and it was considered to be a most important stop on the way to India.
	c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/Malta (2833 words)

	Republic of Malta, Malta
		The independent State of Malta, a Republic within the British Commonwealth consisting of the main island of Malta (area 95sq.mi/246sq.km), the adjoining islands of Gozo (26sq.mi/67 sq.km) and Comino (1sq.
		The cultivable land is mostly in the larger basins in the eastern half of the island, and it is in these areas that the main concentrations of population and economic activity have developed.
		Like Malta, Gozo rises gradually toward the southwest, though here the limestone hills are lower and the cliffs on the southwest coast are correspondingly less formidable.
	www.planetware.com /malta/republic-of-malta-m-m-m.htm (815 words)

	GEOGRAPHY OF MALTA - Geography of the Maltese Islands
		Malta, the largest, is only 27km at its longest point from northwest to southeast, and 14.5km at its widest point, from west to east.
		Malta’s climate is typical of the Mediterranean, with long hot summers, warm and sporadically wet autumns and cool but unpredictable winters.
		Despite the thin dry soil, one of the mainstays of the economy is agriculture.
	www.malta.cc /geography.htm (519 words)

	Malta's Economy :: Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates :: Law Firm, Malta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Malta is one of the most trade dependent economies in the world.
		Malta's economy is greatly dependent on tourism, although successive governments have worked with varying degrees of success to set up a manufacturing base and a centre for international financial services.
		Malta is perfectly placed to take advantage of the EU's focus on the Mediterranean and developing African markets, and US and Asian interest in the EU.
	www.cc-advocates.com /malta/economy.htm (577 words)

	STOP THE ANNUAL BIRD MASSACRE ON MALTA
		Malta is a country composed of three small islands in the middle of the Mediterranean, 100 kilometers south of Sicily.
		As a bird-lover and potential tourist to Malta, we ask you to help shift the government’s focus from the birds’ destruction to their part in a successful new economy for Malta, eco-tourism.
		Malta is abusing the right to a healthy environment for the Maltese as well as for Africans and Europeans.
	marathonandmore.tripod.com /ornimalta-tourism.html (835 words)

	Stronger economic exchanges to be sought — Malta President [MaltaMedia.com]
		Latvia and Malta are both border States of the European Union, situated geographically at the far ends of the Union: Malta strengthens the southern dimension of the Union, while Latvia crystallises the northern dimension.
		Malta perceives itself and is perceived to be, a bridge between Europe and Northern Africa, as Latvia has also always been seen as a bridge, a gateway from where the East meets the West.
		Malta is contributing significantly to the welfare, security and stability of the Mediterranean region, the Barcelona Process and development of relations with the countries of North Africa.
	www.maltamedia.com /news/2005/gp/article_10400.shtml (1394 words)

	Malta, Malta Chronicle :: Travel to Malta :: Malta Journey :: Malta Travel Guide
		Malta is an island country near the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, about 95 kilometres south of Sicily.
		Malta is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.
		Malta was an important cultic center for earth-mother worship in the 4th millennium B.C. Recent archeological work shows a developed religious center there long before those of Sumer and Egypt.
	malta.europe-chronicle.com (1737 words)

	Malta-scape from Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Every time I visit Malta which I left permanently around 1978 i am amazed by the buoyant economy and Malta's ability to survive despite economic conditions both globally and in Europe in particular..(we stopped in Rome in 1992 and the recession there was bad...
		Malta always strikes me as existing in its own time warp, and this is not a criticism but rather grudging admiration born out of dual feelings for the island.
		When I think of Malta, the first image is always the view when you come down the coast road at st andrews heading towards St Paul's bay.
	www.aboutmalta.com /grazio/christina.html (399 words)

	Malta Economy Profile 2007
		Malta produces only about 20% of its food needs, has limited fresh water supplies, and has few domestic energy sources.
		The economy is dependent on foreign trade, manufacturing (especially electronics and pharmaceuticals), and tourism.
		Continued sluggishness in the European economy is holding back exports, tourism, and overall growth.
	www.indexmundi.com /malta/economy_profile.html (169 words)

	Malta Economy, Malta People
		A popular music festival known as Malta Jazz Festival is held in the month of July.
		ECONOMY OF MALTA : The economy of the country Malta is highly dependent on the three grounds that are foreign trade, tourism and fabricating.
		Some of the growing industries in Malta are tourism industry, shipbuilding industry, textile industry, footwear and tobacco industry etc. The states that are involved in the export business with Malta are France, Singapore, UK, Germany, Italy and Libya.
	www.mapsofworld.com /country-profile/malta-economy-people-culture-flag.html (435 words)

	Locations - Malta
		Malta has reached an agreement with the EU that effectively preserves intact its competitive imputation tax system for business in Malta.
		The EU and the ECB confirmed that Malta's economy has satisfied all five criteria necessary for all economies in the Eurozone and also confirmed Malta's ability to sustain such criteria and as a result Malta will adopt the Euro with effect from 1 January 2008.
		This year, Malta will be one of the guest countries of the ‘World Investment Conference’ which will be held in La Baule on 28 to 29 June 2007.
	www.ey.com /GLOBAL/content.nsf/EYSEE/Locations_-_Malta (526 words)

	Economy of Malta
		Economy - overview: Major resources of Malta are limestone, a favorable geographic location, and a productive labor force.
		Tourist arrivals and foreign exchange earnings derived from tourism have steadily increased since the 1987 watershed, in which there was growth from the previous year of, respectively, 30% and 63% (increase in terms of U.S. dollars).
		However, by international standards, the economy remains highly regulated and continues to be hampered by some longstanding structural weaknesses.
	www.fastload.org /ec/Economy_of_Malta.html (756 words)

	Economic and Financial Affairs - About - Economies of Member States: Greece (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Malta is a member of the Exchange Rate Mechanism II (ERM II).
		One of Malta's obligations under the Stability and Growth Pact is to submit an annual update of the convergence programme it first presented in 2004.
		Malta is currently subject to an excessive deficit procedure.
	ec.europa.eu /economy_finance/about/activities/countryeconomy/malta_en.htm (584 words)

	GM Corporate and Fiduciary Services Limited
		The Maltese economy, which practically until the Island’s independence in 1964 was tied to the British Military base, has undergone radical restructuring in the past decades.
		Trade also plays an important role in the Maltese economy and the Government has adopted a policy whereby it is trying to set up Malta as a hub for international commerce.
		Malta therefore provides a useful and convenient base for re-exports and an International Trade Fair is organised annually every July.
	www.gmint.com /fiduciary/page.php?p=1153 (266 words)

	Index of Economic Freedom
		Malta's economy is 67.8 percent free, according to our 2007 assessment, which makes it the world's 42nd freest economy.
		Malta is ranked 23rd out of 41 countries in the European region, and its overall score is slightly higher than the regional average.
		Malta's trade policy is the same as those of other members of the European Union.
	www.heritage.org /research/features/index/country.cfm?id=Malta (864 words)

	Malta
		Malta joined the European Union in 2004 and cooperates fully with both the United States and its European partners to promote regional security and stability.
		Malta’s economy, driven by tourism, manufacturing and financial services, is growing modestly.
		Malta has become an active partner with the U.S. in combating terrorism and WMD proliferation and it is in the U.S. Government’s interests to continue to assist Malta in strengthening its capabilities to support these efforts.
	www.state.gov /t/pm/64818.htm (562 words)

	Economy \| Europe Travel
		Malta’s accession into the EU will mark the total dismantling of protective import levies on industrial products, increasing the outward orientation of the economy.
		Economy of Burgenland Burgenland's economy has been shaped by one major factor: Burgenland's position as a borderland region.
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	europe-chronicle.com /general-info/596/economy (904 words)

	Malta Economy \| Economy of Malta \| WorldEssentials (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Malta produces only about 20% of its food needs, has limited fresh water supplies, and has no domestic energy sources.
		The economy is dependent on foreign trade, manufacturing (especially electronics and textiles), and tourism.
		Malta is privatizing state-controlled firms and liberalizing markets in order to prepare for membership in the European Union.
	www.worldessentials.com /economy.asp?country=Malta (92 words)

	La Vallette Fiduciaire Limited (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The economy of Malta is largely based on the manufacturing sector, particularly high technology industries and tourism.
		Malta boasts of an advanced telecommunications infrastructure and this, together with a highly educated professional community, supports the success of the economy.
		Malta is committed to develop a strong and stable economy.
	www.lvf.com.mt /econtext.html (145 words)

	Malta: People, Economy, and Government
		Malta has no rivers or lakes, no natural resources, and very few trees.
		Malta is governed by the 1964 constitution, as revised in 1974; it is a neutral country.
		Malta is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/a0859454.html (276 words)

	Maltese Economy and Business Practices -- U.S. Commercial Service Malta
		The time in Malta is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and 6 hours ahead of the East Coast of the United States (Eastern Standard Time).
		Foreign companies that have invested in Malta have a high regard for the ability, productivity and learning potential of Maltese workers, nearly all of whom speak English.
		On the labor front, Malta enjoys one of the lowest strike rates in Western Europe, and labor unrest is unlikely in the foreseeable future.
	www.buyusa.gov /malta/en/75.html (353 words)

	The Malta Business Weekly Homepage
		He said the government is strongly of the opinion that these costs must be drastically reduced if Malta is truly to become an information economy, if it is to attract high value direct foreign investment and becomes information and technology dependent.
		Malta, the minister said, cannot afford to underestimate the impact the information economy is having on the global market place and the island’s positioning within the market place.
		Dr Gatt said Malta also had to aggressively strive to increase the supply of IT labour whether this is technical or policy related.
	www.business-line.com /business-weekly/archives/327/08.htm (378 words)

	WIRED TEMPLES - Malta on the Web: An open economy
		The Political Economy of Poverty, Equity and Growth: Five Small Open Economies was published by the World Bank and Oxford University Press in the nineties.
		State enterprise in Malta consists, on the one hand, of banking, transport, and public utilities that manage to be profitable because of their monopolistic position and, on the other hand, of capital-intensive projects heavily cofinanced by foreign partners, mainly Libya.
		The fact remains, however, that during the years of Labour rule Malta was highly dependent on donor aid and on economic contracts granted for political reasons—as in the case of its contracts with Libya.
	www.maltamedia.net /wt/2005/05/open-economy.html (550 words)

	Economy Of Malta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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