Capital :Valletta

Land Area :316 sq km

Head of Government : Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi (since 23 March 2004)

Population :398,534 (July 2005 est.)

Major Languages :"Maltese (official), English (official)"

Major Religion(s) : Roman Catholic 98%

Date of Joining : 1964

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Articles from E-Magazine:

• Man draws long jail term for bombing attempt, Commonwealth Police Watch E-Magazine, Vol. 2, April 2005.
• Maltese Policewomen in line of fire..., CHRI, Commonwealth Police Watch E-Magazine, Vol. 3, June 2005.