Malta, general information

Malta

Some facts about Malta

Malta is a small island country in southern Europe. The archipelago is located in the Mediterranean Sea, to the south of Italy. The capital city is called Valletta and is located on the main island of Malta.The three largest islands of the country are: Malta, Gozo and Comino.Malta is about twice the size of Liechtenstein or twice the size of Washington DC/ USA or less than half the size of Singapore. https://www.kids-world-travel-guide

Malta is the main island of the Malta archipelago and the smallest country of the European Union (EU) by land area and population. It is also one of the smallest countries in the world and one of the most populated countries in the world.Valletta is the smallest capital city of the EU. Malta has some hills, many cliffs and rocky shores as well as golden sandy beaches.There aren't any rivers or lakes.The country has a mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers.The Maltese cross is associated with the Knights of Malta and, by extension, with the island of Malta.https://www.kids-world-travel-guide

Favourite attractions in Malta

Valletta: The capital city and commercial centre of the island was founded in 1566 by the Knight of the Order of St. John who was called Jean Parisot de la Valette. The city has lovely narrow streets and historic buildings as well as quaint gardens, parks and artfully decorated churches such as the Co-Cathedral of St. John.https://www.kids-world-travel-guide

Blue Grotto: The crystal clear water of the Blue Grotto attracts thousands of visitors every year. There are many caverns that can be discovered and the amazing sights.https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/

Comino, the smallest of the three main islands. The island is inhabited by only a handful of people and is mostly visited for a day trip, both by the Maltese themselves as well as tourists. For the more adventurous Maltese, Comino is also often a popular destination for camping or to spend a day hiking across the island. The blue lagoon is one of the best swimming spots in the waters surrounding the islands.https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/

Saint Agatha's Red Tower: The fortress dates back to 1649 and is one of the major attractions in Mellieha.https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/

Marsaxlokk Bay is Malta’s second largest natural harbour. It is the best place to see the colourful, traditional Maltese fishing boats, the Luzzus, with the mythical eye painted on their prows. The village is the Islands’ main fishing harbour. The Marsaxlokk fish market is a very popular attraction featuring in many guide books and therefore attracts many tourists and locals who go to buy fresh fish and seafood caught during the same morning.https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/

Hypogeum: Prehistoric structures can be admired in Malta. The Hypogeum shows some of the best preserved megalithic temples and stone circles. It was discovered in 1902 by archeologists and today is world heritage site with a museum complex.www.kids-world-travel-guide.com

More information about Malta

The natural resources of Malta include limestone and salt.The main agricultural crops are potatoes, vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli or fruits such as melons and strawberries. Manufactured goods such as electronics as well as refined petroleum, packaged pharmaceutics and toys are the main export products.Malta's national airline is called Air Malta. Malta's currency is the Euro which was adopted in 2008. www.kids-world-travel-guide.com

Maltese food

The Maltese cuisine is a mix of Mediterranean dishes and Typical Maltese food. It includes: Aljotta: fish soup made with a variety of fish such as bass, red mullet, grouper or lampuka, a Maltese dolphin fish. Kapunata: Maltese traditional stew similar to ratatouillCannoli: dessert pastry rolls or tubes filled with creamy ricotta, almonds, coconut, pistachios and other sweet fillings and even ice-cream. Galletti: Maltese crackers Pastizzi: puff pastry filled with ricotta or peawww.kids-world-travel-guide.com

Fun facts about Malta

• More Tourists than Residents
• Left Hand Drive in Malta
• An Independent State Since 1964
• One Of The World’s Top Emerging Tourist Spots
• Popular Filming Spot for Big Movies (e.g Games of Thrones, Troy, Gladiator)

• Living with parents until the children get married is a pretty normal thing
• In Malta there are 359 churches. Almost one for each day of the year
• Two official languages – Maltese and English, 60% of the Maltese speak Italian
• The British settled colony in Malta in 1814. Their long term stay left traces in the Maltese culture which are evident to this very day.
• No forests
• Very little crime

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