Malta: History, Culture and Geography

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L-istat tal-Malta jinsab fejn?

  • Fl-Afrika
  • Fl-Asja
  • Fil-Baħar Nordic
  • Fil-Baħar Mediteran (correct)

L-akbar gżejjer tal-Malta huma?

  • Malta, Comino, u Lampedusa
  • Malta, Gozo, u Sicilja
  • Malta, Gozo, u Pantellerija
  • Malta, Gozo, u Comino (correct)

Il-klima tal-Malta huwa?

  • Klima sħuna u xitta
  • Klima mediterranja bil-sjuf u xiżjil (correct)
  • Klima kbira u għajja
  • Klima sħuna u għajja

L-ilsien uffiċjali tal-Malta huma?

<p>Il-Malti u l-Ingliż (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Il-valur tal-GDP per capita tal-Malta huwa madwar?

<p>$31,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Il-festa popolari tal-Malta huma?

<p>Il-festa kattoliċi u ċelebrazzjonijiet kulturali (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Geography and Climate

  • Located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Italy
  • Archipelago consisting of three main islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino
  • Total area: approximately 316 km²
  • Population: around 475,000 people
  • Capital city: Valletta
  • Language: Maltese and English (official languages)
  • Climate: mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters

History

  • Ancient Megalithic Temples of Malta (ĦaÄ¡ar Qim and Mnajdra) date back to 3500 BC
  • Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, and Byzantines occupied Malta in ancient times
  • Arab rule (870-1090 AD) introduced Islam and the Maltese language
  • Normans, Sicilians, and Knights of St. John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller) ruled Malta in the Middle Ages
  • British rule (1813-1964) led to Malta's independence in 1964

Economy

  • Service-based economy with a strong focus on tourism
  • Major industries: financial services, online gaming, and manufacturing
  • Eurozone member since 2008
  • High-income economy with a GDP per capita of around $31,000

Culture

  • Rich cultural heritage with a mix of Mediterranean and European influences
  • Traditional Maltese architecture, folk music, and dance
  • Catholicism is the dominant religion, with many festivals and celebrations throughout the year
  • Maltese cuisine: a blend of Mediterranean, Italian, and British flavors, with popular dishes like fenkata (rabbit stew) and lampuki (fish pie)

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