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Malta MALTA/VALLETTAThis is the flag of Malta.<
The Maltese ArchipelagoMalta is a small archipelago located in the middle of the Mediterranean sea approximately 92km south of Sicily and 230km north of Tripoli. Five islands form the archipelago: Malta; Gozo, Comino, Cominotto and Filfla. Three of the islands are inhabited. The largest of the three islands is Malta at 246 square km and is 27 km long and 14.5 km wide. Malta's population is 350,000. Gozo is 67 square km and is 14.54 km long and 7.2 km at it's widest point. 25,000 people live on Gozo. Comino is the smallest inhabited island at 2.7 square km. Only a handful of farmers live there.
Background: Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The island staunchly supported the UK through both World Wars and remained in the Commonwealth when it became independent in 1964. A decade later Malta became a republic. Over the last 15 years, the island has become a major freight transshipment point, financial center, and tourist destination. It is an official candidate for EU membership.
Climate: Mediterranean with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.
Terrain: mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs
Languages: Maltese (official), English (official)
Capital: Valletta
Malta has a very rich history, going back to pre-historic times. Many unique temples from the pre-historic age can still be found on the islands of Malta and Gozo. |
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lucyulft Sun Nov 12, 2006 14:27 UTC
Mooi hoor groetjes Lucy | JLBG Tue Jan 18, 2005 20:31 UTC
Superb photos of Malta, a place which is high on my wish list. I will remember to taste the potatoes ! | Elly01 Tue Jan 11, 2005 14:52 UTC
Very nice website ! Keep it up ! | Xemx Sun Dec 19, 2004 11:25 UTC
Hello! Thanks for stopping by my Malta page. It's very interesting that you stayed at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay....a lovely part of the island. Season's greetings. Anne |
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