Blog about Malta

02/08/2021

02/07/2021

The most prestigious Maltese resort is Sliema, where not only foreigners, but also local residents seek to spend their holidays. There are elite hotels and restaurants, famous language schools and fashionable shopping malls. Bugibba, Qawra and St. Paul's Bay are famous for comfortable bathing areas and antiquities such as megalithic temples and Roman villas. Mellieha and Marsascala are ideal for a secluded getaway, surrounded by the walls of Mdina for walking tours. And the main natural beauties are hidden on the nearby islands: Gozo with its hills and valleys and Comino with a permanent population of 4 (!) Lucky ones.

30/06/2021

The capital of Malta is the port of Valletta: a former fortress founded in the 16th century by the knights of the Order of St. John, who defended the local lands from the onslaught of the Turks. Fortunately, a great many attractions that have grown here since those times have been perfectly preserved. That is why UNESCO included an entire city on the World Heritage List, whose historical buildings are recognized as one of the densest in the world.

In Valletta, you can maneuver all day long between elegant squares, palaces and temples, simultaneously looking into the concentrated on the street. Republic souvenir shops and colorful restaurants.

28/06/2021

Religion
Predominantly Roman Catholic (98% Maltese). The church has a great influence on the daily life of the country.

Currency
International name: EUR

Currency can be exchanged in most banks, as well as in hotels (the rate is usually less favorable), specialized exchange offices at the airport (around the clock) and the seaport. Credit cards and traveler's checks are accepted without restrictions in most hotels, restaurants and shops, and there is a wide network of ATMs.

26/06/2021

The state
State structure
The form of government is a parliamentary republic. Part of the Commonwealth. The head of state is the president. The executive branch is the government headed by the prime minister. The legislature is the House of Representatives.

Language
State language: English, Maltese

Many residents of Malta also speak French and Italian.

24/06/2021

Geography of Malta
The Maltese archipelago is located in the Mediterranean Sea south of the island of Sicily. The territory of the state is made up of five islands: Malta, Gozo, Comino, Kemunet and Filfla. The last two are uninhabited.

The coastline is heavily indented and teeming with coves, bays and cliffs. The relief of the islands is elevated, rocky limestone rocks protrude to the surface everywhere and completely form the landscape of the islands.

24/06/2021

Hi, I'm Yessenia and this is my blog about Malta