Throughout the ages, Malta has played a pivotal role that belies its size, due to its strategic location at the heart of the Mediterranean.
An independent nation since 1964, in recent years the country has managed to develop its economy in an impressive way. Leveraging on a well-educated labour force, good governance standards and strategic geographic position, the country has been successful in diversifying its production and service orientation towards value-added sectors and creating a strong knowledge-based economy.