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People and Society

People and Society of Malta

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Malta.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Maltese (singular and plural)
Ethnic Groups
Maltese (descendants of ancient Carthaginians and Phoenicians, with strong elements of Italian and other Mediterranean stock)
Population
535,064
Population in Major Urban Areas
VALLETTA (capital) 198,000

In-Depth People and Society Profile

Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.

Medical care is available through public and private hospitals. The quality of medical care in Malta ranges from adequate to good. Medical Specialists are few with many choosing to work in other countries. Private hospitals generally offer a higher standard of service than the public hospitals. One public hospital in Malta has adequate emergency room and trauma facilities, but its capacity is limited.

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