Location in Malta
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The Republic of Malta is an island nation in southern Europe and in the middle of the Mediterranean (known as the "heart of the Mediterranean"). The country consists mainly of 5 islands (Malta is the largest with an area of 245.73 square kilometers), with a total land area of 316 square kilometers, and the capital is Valletta.
The name "Malta", derived from the Phoenician language, means "hiding place" (a place to hide from the wind and waves at sea).
The island of Malta is the main island of the island nation of Malta, between Libya (In Africa) and Sicily in Italy.
Nature of Malta
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The terrain of Malta (main) island is high in the west and low in the east, with undulating hills and small basins in between. The local climate is (subtropical) Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers (controlled by "subtropical high pressure") and mild and rainy winters (controlled by prevailing westerly winds), with an average annual temperature of 21.3 °C and an annual precipitation of about 560 mm (the rainy season from November to March). In addition, the local coastline is more than 190 kilometers long, and there are many natural (deep-water) good ports.
History of Malta
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From the 10th to the 8th century BC, the Phoenicians (an ancient people living along the coast of the present-day eastern mediterranean) called themselves the Canaanites. Good at navigation and commerce, in its heyday was a major mediterranean trade) settled here. Therefore, Malta was first ruled by the Phoenicians.
At the end of the 3rd century BC, horses came under the jurisdiction of the Roman Republic.
In the 9th century, the area was occupied by arabs and Normans (in 870, the Arabs conquered the islands).
In 1530, the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem moved from Rhodes and became the rulers of Malta.
In 1798, the French (Napoleon) army expelled the Order and conquered Malta.
In 1800, the British captured Malta and drove out the French army.
In 1814, Horses officially became a colony and became an important naval base.
In 1947, Malaysia established an internal self-government (internal autonomy).
In January 1959, Britain revoked its "right to self-government" and came back into direct rule.
On 21 September 1964, Malaysia officially declared its independence, but retained its membership in the Commonwealth.
In December 1974, it was changed to "Republic of Malta".
In 1979, the British withdrew from the military base in Malaysia.
Economy of Malta
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Malta's total population is 519,000, mainly Maltese (about 90%), with a small number of Arabs, Italians and so on. The official languages are Maltese and English, with the majority of the population practicing Catholicism (the state religion) and a minority protestant and Orthodox Christianity.
In 2021, Malta's gross domestic product (GDP) was €14,534 million, with a GDP per capita of $33,000.
Malta is a country where the economy is dominated by services and financial sectors (tourism is Malta's main source of foreign exchange).
Notable destinations for Malta
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01 Popeye Village
It is the filming scene of the 1980 Popeye live-action film, specially built for this film, and after the shooting was completed, it was not demolished, and it became one of the tourist attractions in Malta.
Popeye Village is connected to anchor bay and looks out over the turquoise sea, and the two are one and have a slightly romantic atmosphere under the classic beauty!
02 Blue Window
The wedding of Daenerys, the mother of dragons, was filmed here in the first season of Game of Thrones. The Azure Window, one of Malta's most famous natural attractions, sits on the island of Gozo, a boulder like a "window" formed by the violent waves that wash away the limestone for thousands of years.
In March 2017, the attraction collapsed on the morning of the 8th due to heavy waves caused by strong winds for several days, and the attraction will disappear forever.
03 St. John's Cathedral
Built in 1573-1578 and located in the heart of Valletta's old town, St. John's Cathedral is a landmark of Malta. Inside the church is an important work by the Italian painter Caravaggio, St. John the Baptist, who was beheaded. To this day, the catacombs contain the remains of Valette, the leader of the Knights of Malta.
The church looks unpretentious from the outside, but the interior is colorful. Its architectural style is Baroque architecture, with some details imitating the Gothic style. The interior of the church is richly decorated, and various marble carvings are extremely rare.
04 Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is one of the best sandy beaches in Malta and a must-see for visitors to The Maltese island of Comino. It is located between the islands of Comino and Cominotto.
The turquoise waters echo the blue sky and are the best places for relaxation, vacation, diving and swimming.
05 Baraka Garden
The Upper Baraka and Lower Baraka Gardens are the city gardens located in downtown Valletta.
The Upper Baraka Garden is located above the Grand Harbour, and the lower-elevation Lower Baraka Garden is dominated by Romanesque marble temples. There is a free city lift (Barrakka Lift) connecting the upper and lower places. Inside, it's a great spot to see the three sister cities opposite.
06 Puerto Valletta
Located on the valletta peninsula in the east of Malta, on the southern side of the Strait of Malta, it is Malta's largest port.