Malta is considered as an advanced economy by the World Bank
Malta is considered the 15th most democratic country in the world (Economist Intelligence Unit, Democracy Index)
The Republic of Malta has become a crucial
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The Maltese tourism sector (1.7 million tourists) is one of the pillars of the Maltese economy, as well as
textile and electronics industry
The Maltese banking sector has experienced strong growth in the recent years
Maltese GDP (nominal): 7,419,000 million dollars
GDP per capita of Malta: 18,088 dollars
Maltese Currency: Euro (2008)
Malta is a member of the EU since 2004
Malta has one of the lowest tax systems in the EU
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Foreign Trade is key for Malta
The main Maltese Export are machinery, fuels, pharmaceutical products, books, aircraft, toys and sports equipment
Top Maltese exports destinations: Germany (18%), Libya, France, the UK, Italy
The main Maltese Imports are fuels, electrical machinery, aircraft, machinery, semi-manufactured products, vehicles
The main suppliers of Malta are Italy (19%), the UK, Germany, France, China, Greece, Spain
As a member of the EU, Malta is a beneficiary of the EU trade agreements with the ASEAN, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia...