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Location
Central Malta.

Dialling code
356.

Population
6,300.

Time zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Electricity
240 volts AC, 50Hz; UK-style, square three-pin plugs are standard.

Average January temperatures
15°C (59°F).

Average July temperatures
30°C (86°F).

Annual rainfall
550 mm (21.6 inches).

Cost of Living:

1 Euro (€1) = £0.94; US$1.37; C$1.66; A$1.93
Currency conversion rates as of January 2009

Special Events:

Carnival
February/March
Floats and parades fill the streets in Valletta.

Mediterranean Food Festival
March
Four days of food, ethnic music and dance from a number of Mediterranean countries.
St Julian’s

Jazz Festival
July
Three nights of jazz by world-famous artists on the quayside at Grand Harbour.

Malta International Airshow
September
A fly past of new and vintage aircraft.
Luqa

Malta Historic Cities Festival
October
10 days of music, dance and pageantry in Malta’s main historic cities.

Rolex Middle Sea Race
October
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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