Island of Malta
The island of Malta is a European island officially known as the Republic of Malta, and its capital is the city of Valletta, and the system of government is a parliamentary republic, and it is considered one of the small islands in the area, with a land area of 316 km², and its official currency is the euro and symbolized in EUR, and its official language is the Maltese language And its official religion is Catholic Christianity, and its population according to statistics in 2011 is about 416,055 thousand people.
The island belongs to a number of international organizations such as the Council of Europe, the European Union, the World Trade Organization, the International Finance Corporation, the International Center for Consultative Dispute Resolution, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Geography of Malta
It is located geographically in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, near the State of Libya, Italy and Tunisia.
Tourist attractions in Malta
The island contains a large number of historical and tourist treasures, including:
- Maliha Bay: It is also called the gadira bay, and it is characterized as one of the most famous tourist attractions on the island, as it has the longest sandy beach, and contains many tourist attractions, and many cafes.
- Old castle: It is located in the city of Victoria, and is characterized by its architecture that gives the residents of the city safety, and the construction of the castle began before 1500 BC.
- Hopgyum Temple: It is located in the underground city of Paula, and it consists of corridors, rooms and halls that were carved out of the rocks.
- Lake Blue Bay: It is located between the main islands in Malta, particularly in the small village of Comino, which is characterized by being uninhabited, calm, and not entering the car.
- Golden Bay: It is located on the northwestern sights of Malta, and is considered one of the most popular landmarks for tourists.
- The Round Hall: Known as the Church of Saint Mary.
- Godesh Island: It is located in the northwestern part of Malta, and its land area is 26 square miles.
- Medina: It was built 700 B.C. by the Phoenicians.
- St. John’s Cathedral: Located in Valletta, the capital of Malta, it features its Baroque architecture and its interiors filled with motifs.
- Other parameters:St. John’s Co-operative Cathedral, Lascars’ War Shelters, Malta Classic Car Collection Museum, Mellieha Air Raid Shelter, Rocky Mangdar Temples, Spinola Bay, Mellieha Shepherd Church, and Saint Paul’s Shipwreck Church.
Information on Malta
- The island suffers from many problems, such as social marginalization and poverty.
- Among the most famous political parties there are: the Christian National Democratic Party and the Social Democratic Workers Party.
