Malta /ˈmɔːltə/, officially the Republic of Malta (Maltese: Repubblika ta' Malta), is a densely populated developed European country in the European Union. The Southern European island nation is an archipelago that includes the inhabited islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino, along with a number of smaller, uninhabited islands. It is situated centrally in the Mediterranean Sea, 93 km south of Sicily (Italy) and 288 km north-east of Tunisia. Gibraltar is 1,826 km to the west and Alexandria, Egypt, 1,510 km to the east.
Malta is just over 300 km² with an estimated population of more than 400,000 people. Malta's de facto capital is Valletta and the biggest city is Birkirkara. The islands enjoy a Mediterranean climate. The country's official languages are Maltese and English, which replaced Italian in 1934. Throughout its history, Malta's location in the Mediterranean Sea has given it a strategic importance. A sequence of powers including the Phoenicians, Romans, Fatimids, Sicilians, Knights of St John, French and British have all ruled the islands. Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and became a Republic in 1974, whilst retaining membership in the Commonwealth of Nations. It is a member of the United Nations (since 1964) and a member of the European Union (since 2004). Malta is also party to the Schengen Agreement (since 2007) and member of the eurozone (since 2008).
Malta is known for its world heritage sites, most prominently the Megalithic Temples which are the oldest free-standing structures in Europe.
Malta has a long Christian legacy and is an Apostolic See. According to the Acts of the Apostles, St. Paul was shipwrecked on the island and ministered there, indeed Catholicism continues to be the official and dominant religion in Malta.
Malta is also suggested as a hypothetical location of the mythical lost island of Atlantis.[17
Southern Europe island. In the central Mediterranean. An area of 316 square kilometers. Population 370,000 (1995). The capital Valletta, ship repair and tourism are the main economic pillars.
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Best time to travel Malta: Malta is a standard Mediterranean climate, mild seasons, plenty of sunshine, most of the year are suitable for tourism. Summer a little hot, Yichuan thin breathable clothes; winter temperatures generally around 10 ℃, wearing a sweater on it. Each year from January to October is peak tourist season in Malta. Malta reminded: 1, Malta Tourism Authority to apply for a tourist visa must provide: round-trip ticket, the original invitation, three 2-inch photos, application form and the 300 yuan fee. 2, Malta's banking hours are usually only half a day, Monday to Friday for the 8:30-12:30 and Saturday only open until 11:30. Foreign currency exchange offices at the airport 24 hours a day, the bank's foreign exchange end until 4:00 pm. 3, Malta Embassy Address: Sanlitun Diplomatic Compound, Chaoyang District, 1-52; Code 100600; Tel 010-65323114; Fax 65326125; E-mail maltaemb@public.bta.net.cn Maltese Cuisine: Mediterranean, Malta is located in the center of many kinds of seafood, Southern mild climate more so abundant here. Come to Malta, not only delicious meal of seafood dishes, in addition, the local specialty wine, snacks and a variety of fruits and vegetables will give you a taste. Now came to Malta, you must not miss the "noble city," said Mudi that. Here the walls are two small charming and intimate restaurant, the environment is very good, next to the vision of the observatory, under the walls of the green plains and panoramic view of the distant sea. Shopping Malta: Malta distribution of shopping streets and shops are concentrated, either by car or by bus over the past very convenient. Shops generally open at nine o'clock, pm on break until four in the afternoon and then re-opened, the official closing night at seven. Some of the busiest section of the store will extend support to 10pm closed. However, during the Sunday and national holidays, shops are not open the door. In some of the larger shops and restaurants, credit cards, traveler's checks can be used, but tourists are advised to ask well in advance, so as not to local or traveler's checks found that the card can not be used. In addition, all cities in Malta or the country in every week day with open-air market, the largest open-air market is located in Commercial Street, Valletta (merchants street) on the Sunday morning market. Malta Transportation: Aviation: London, Frankfurt, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam and other major European cities have regular flights to Malta. Air Malta has 14 flights per week flying from London Malta, flying time is about 3 hours and 15 minutes. From Malta is the latest major European cities, Rome, Italy, the flight time of only about 1 hour. Water: a boat to Malta from the West Island is very convenient Malta Accommodation: Malta has a number of classical style hotel, Hotel Knights Castile (pictured) is one of the representatives. To a "Mediterranean Treasure Island," said Malta, if the old building could not look at this, may be too bad.
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