| | The Maltese Islands - Malta Gozo Comino Cominetto Filfla St Pauls Islands (see map of malta ) are only 93kms south of Sicily and 288 km north of Africa. Just a short distance away, considering that some of us drive further than this to go to work. Air Malta is its official airline which hosts flights to a number of European and Middle Eastern cities During summer, ferry services are available between Malta and Sicily. A trip to Catania (Sicily) taking only three hours.
Worlds apart from the main resorts and the capital Valletta, are the Islands’ villages. They are the epitomé of Mediterranean life. The soul of the Islands’ past. Yet with their lively festas and unique everyday life they are very much part of the Islands’ culture today. Even the smallest has its own baroque wonder, the parish church. And to locals, each village has its unique character. After visiting a few, you’ll soon pick up on the differences. Country Details Malta, a country composed of three major islands,( see Malta Map ) is located in the Mediterranean Sea, just 58 miles south of Sicily, Italy. Once part of the Roman Empire, it was seized and controlled by many factions over the centuries, including Napoleon. Malta's valuable military position was coveted by many, and it 1814, it became a British colony. That British control ended in 1964, as Malta gained its independence. Today Malta has voted yes to joining the European Union - Official time of joining the European Union is in May of 2004.
Quick Facts and Figures
Official Name: Republic of Malta
Capital City Valletta
Latitude/Longitude 35° 50'N, 14° 35'E
Languages Maltese (official), English (official)
Official Currency Maltese Lira Major Banks in Malta - Bank of Valletta, HSBC, APS
Religions Catholic, others
Population 402,000 (2003 est.)
Surface Area 320 sq km (124 sq miles)
Land Mostly low, rocky land with rugged, steep coastal cliffs. Malta Map MALTA MAP INDEX - TOWNS AND VILLAGES IN MALTA AND GOZO :Attard, Bahar ic-Caghaq, Bahrija, Balzan, Bidnija, Birgu, Birkirkara, Birzebbuga, Bormla, Burmarrad, Comino, Dingli, Fgura, Floriana, Fontana, Ghajnsielem, Gharghur, Ghasri, Ghaxaq, Gudja, Gzira, Hamrun, Iklin, Isla, Kalkara, Kercem, Kirkop, Lija, Luqa, Madliena, Maghatab, Manikata, Marsa, Marsalforn, Marsascala, Mdina, Mellieha, Sta Maria Estate, Mgarr (Malta), Mgarr (Gozo), Mosta, Mqabba, Msida, Mtarfa, Munxar, Nadur, Naxxar, Paceville, Paola, Pembroke, Qala, Qormi, Qrendi, Rabat, Safi, San Gwann, San Lawrenz, Sannat, Siggiewi, Sliema , St.Julians, St.Lucia, St.Pauls Bay, St.Venera, Swieqi, Ta Xbiex, Tarxien, Valletta, Victoria, Wardija, Xaghra, Xewkija, Xghajra, Xlendi, Zabbar, Zebbug (Malta), Zebbug (Gozo), Zejtun
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