2. About Malta
• Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea
that lies south of the island of Sicily, Italy. Although
small, Malta has a vast and rich history, with evidence
for habitation going back to the Neolithic era (4th
millennium B.C.). The country boasts some of the
world's most ancient standing buildings (the Neolithic
temples), and its strategic location and good harbours
in the middle of the Mediterranean.
3. Cities of Malta
• Valletta — the capital, named for Jean Parisot de la Valette, a French
nobleman who was Grand Master of the Order of St. John and leader of
the defenders during the Turkish siege of Malta in 1565
• Cottonera (Three Cities) — The name used when referring to the three
historic and ancient cities of Birgu (aka Vittoriosa), Isla (aka Senglea)
and Bormla (aka Cospicua), three towns conglomerated by 16th century
fortifications called the Cottonera lines
• Marsaxlokk — fishing village south of the island
• Mdina — Malta's well-preserved quiet old capital. pronounced 'im-dina'
• Mgarr
• Rabat — hosts numerous historical attractions such as St. Paul's
catacombs and the Domus Romana(previously known as Roman Villa)
• St. Julian's — perfect area for nightlife & entertainment
• Sliema — shopping centre just north of Valletta
• Victoria — the main town on Gozo
4. Facts of Malta
Capital Valletta
Language Maltese (official) &
English (official)
Currency euro (EUR) - since
01 January 2008
Area 316 sq km
Population 410,290 (2007 est.)
Anthem
L-Innu Malti
Religion Roman Catholic
98%
5. Name of Malta
• The origin of the term Malta is uncertain, and the
modern-day variation derives from the Maltese
language. The word Malta derives from
the Greek word "honey". Possibly due to Malta's
unique production of honey; unique species of bee lives
on the island, giving it the popular nickname the
"land of honey". Another theory suggests that the
word Malta comes from
the Phoenician word Maleth meaning "a haven"[28] in
reference to Malta's many bays and coves.
6. Landscapes in
malta
• The Maltese landscape offers rich rewards for
those who enjoy exploring: interests in
ancient and modern history
• There are some pictures of Landscapes in
Malta in the second slide.
10. Culture of Malta
The culture of Malta is the culture of the Maltese
islanders and reflects various societies that have come
into contact with the Maltese Islands throughout the
centuries, including neighbouring Mediterranean
cultures, and the cultures of the nations that
ruled Malta for long periods of time prior to
its independence in 1964.
Saint Paul is a powerful national symbol, as he is
credited with converting the Maltese to Christianity.
Megalithic temples that predate the Egyptian pyramids,
Bronze Age archaeological sites, Phoenician inscriptions,
and Roman catacombs all contribute to a sense of
nationhood.
11. Nieghbouring countries
Malta is an island so it doesn't have
physical borders with anyone. The closest
country to Malta is Italy, although Italy
isn't very near, it's closer than Greece or
North Africa.
