Malta - Transnational Issues
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesMalta is located Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy). The climate is Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers. The terrain is mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs.
Disputes - international
This entry includes a wide variety of situations that range from traditional bilateral boundary disputes to unilateral claims of one sort or another. Information regarding disputes over international terrestrial and maritime boundaries has been reviewed by the US Department of State. References to other situations involving borders or frontiers may also be included, such as resource disputes, geopolitical questions, or irredentist issues; however, inclusion does not necessarily constitute official acceptance or recognition by the US Government.Disputes - international : none
Illicit drugs
This entry gives information on the five categories of illicit drugs - narcotics, stimulants, depressants (sedatives), hallucinogens, and cannabis. These categories include many drugs legally produced and prescribed by doctors as well as those illegally produced and sold outside of medical channels.Illicit drugs : minor transshipment point for hashish from North Africa to Western Europe
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