Malta Information, Overview and Profile

Malta

Malta: Small Mediterranean Archipelago and Tourist Haven

During the pre historic times the Hal-Saflieni Hypogeum settled in Malta and later on it was home to several mighty empires like the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, and Romans. Arab rule began in A.D. 870 and the Normans of Sicily occupied it in 1090 AD. The conquest of Malta went on, first by Turks in 1565, French in 1798 and Britain in 1814. In both the World Wars Malta remained a part of Britain and even after its independence in 1964 it became a member of the British Commonwealth. After a decade it became a independent nation.

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Geographical Information on Malta:
Malta is situated in the central Mediterranean Sea to the west of Tunisia and south of Libya. It is an archipelago of seven islands.
The climate of Malta is Mediterranean in nature with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.

Culture, Cuisine and Tradition of Malta:
Malta is situated in the heart of the Mediterranean and remains a melting pot of civilizations such as Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, and Romans with a history stretching back thousands of years. The footprint of their cultural legacy is still visible in the form of relics and monuments. The woolen jumpers and hand blown glassware of Malta are famous throughout the world. The folk song and music of Malta is quite famous and sung with the help of different musical instruments.

The cuisine of Malta is Mediterranean in nature with Italian, Spanish, Moorish, and British influences. The vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, figs, peaches, apricots, potatoes, and zucchini are commonly used during the preparation of Maltese cuisine. Some of the very popular Maltese recipes include pastry, Patizzi and Aljotta soup prepared with fish, tomatoes, rice and garlic. Maltese cuisine also has a number of fish dishes some of which include stonefish, swordfish, tuna, bream and red mullet.

Economy of Malta:
The economy of Malta is based on shipment, limestone production and tourism that have received a boost with world-class tourist facilities. The tax levied on transshipment contributes much to Maltese economy. The scenic location of Maltese landscapes acts as a perfect backdrop for film shoots.

Tourist Attraction of Malta:
The waves of Mediterranean Sea remain the center for water sports lover for any tourist visiting Malta. The relics of historical monuments of Malta not only charms visitors but also give a way to peep into the past legacy of Malta. Malta also has a few UNESCO world heritage sites.

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