Ports and terminals:
Marsaxlokk (Malta Freeport), Valletta
Military
Malta
Military branches:
Armed Forces of Malta (AFM; includes air and maritime elements) (2007)
Military service age and obligation:
17 years 6 months of age for voluntary military service; no conscription (2008)
Manpower available for military service:
males age 16-49: 96,309 females age 16-49: 92,242 (2008 est.)
Manpower fit for military service: