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Capital: Valletta
Area: 320 sq km / 124 sq ml
Language: Maltese, English
Currency: Maltese Lira
Population: 400,420
Life expectancy: 72 (men), 76 (women)
Literacy rate: 84%
Religions: 98% Roman Catholic
Physical features: Includes the islands of Gozo 67 sq km / 26 sq ml and Comino 3 sq km / 1 sq ml
Ethnic distribution: European, supposedly originated from the ancient North African kingdom of Carthage
Exports: Vegetables, knitwear, handmade lace, plastics, electronic equipment, also tourism
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