LocationCentral Malta.
Dialling code356.
Time zoneGMT + 1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in September/October).
Electricity240V, plugs and fittings are of the square-fit three-pin variety.
Average January temperatures15°C (59°F).
Average July temperatures30°C (86°F).
Annual rainfall550 mm (21.6 inches).
Cost of Living:1 Malta Liri (ML1) = £1.57; US$3.11; C$3.60; A$3.82; €2.33
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rates as of April 2007Special Events:Carnival, Feb/Mar (depending on the date of Easter, finishes the day before Ash Wednesday), floats and parades fill the streets in Valletta
Mediterranean Food Festival, early Mar, four days of food, ethnic music and dance from a number of Mediterranean countries, St Julian’s
Jazz Festival, Jul, three nights of jazz by world-famous artists on the quayside at Grand Harbour
Malta International Airshow, last weekend in Sep, a fly past of new and vintage aircraft, Luqa
Malta Historic Cities Festival, Oct, 10 days of music, dance and pageantry in Malta’s main historic cities
Rolex Middle Sea Race, Oct, held annually over a week since 1968, this is a highly rated offshore classic yachting event, off Valletta
For more information on all festivals visit
www.maltafestivals.com
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