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Malta is an island archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea and is located in Southern Europe as you can see in Malta map. It is surrounded by Italy to its north and Libya to its south. The capital of Malta is Valletta, which is the smallest capital city in the European Union. The largest city in the country is Birkirkara. The national language of Malta is Maltese, while English is the country official language. The current president of Malta is Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, and the current prime minister is Joseph Muscat. Malta is part of the Eurozone, and therefore the official currency is the euro. Malta lies 8 kilometers south of Sicily, across the Malta Channel. While most of country islands are uninhabited, the largest ones, Malta, Gozo, and Comino, are inhabited. Malta has no lakes, although several rivers run through the country.

The transportation system in Malta is small but extensive, and the islands domestic system of public transport is reliant on buses and taxis, although there were both a railway and a tramway in the past as its shown in Malta map. Malta primary international connections are the airport at Gudja and by sea mainly the Grand Harbour, and the Malta Freeport (3rd largest transshipment port in the Mediterranean Sea. Buses are the primary method of public transport for the islands, which offer a cheap and frequent service to many parts of Malta and Gozo. The vast majority of buses on Malta depart from a large circular terminus in Valetta. Malta has three large natural harbours on its main island. There are also two man-made harbours that connect the islands of Malta and Gozo.

For several years after independence in 1964, Malta followed a policy of close co-operation with the United Kingdom and other NATO countries as its mentioned in Malta map. This relationship changed with the election of the Malta Labour Party government in June 1971, led by Dom Mintoff. The NATO subheadquarters in Malta was closed at the request of the government, and the U.S. Sixth Fleet discontinued recreational visits to the country. After substantially increased financial contributions from several NATO countries (including the United States), British forces remained in Malta until 1979. Following their departure, the Labour government charted a new course of neutrality and became an active member of the Non-Aligned Movement. Malta is an active participant in the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the Council of Europe, OSCE, and various other international organisations.

Malta on map shows the map of the country Malta. Malta on the map will allow you to plan your travel in Malta in Southern Europe. The Malta map labeled is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Malta has had a system of local government since 1993, based on the European Charter of Local Self-Government. There are at present 68 local councils (54 in Malta and 14 in Gozo). Sixteen "hamlets", which form part of larger councils, have their own Administrative Committee as you can see in Malta on map. There are no intermediate levels between local government and national government and the levels of the six districts (five on the main island) and of the three regions (two on the main island) serve primarily statistical purposes. Each council is made up of a number of councillors (from five to eleven, depending and relative to the population they represent). A Mayor and a Deputy Mayor are elected by and from the Councillors.

Malta (officially, the Republic of Malta) comprises of the main island of Malta and the smaller islands of Gozo and Comino as its shown in Malta on map. Malta is subdivided into 68 localities. In alphabetical order, the 68 localities (Il-lokalita) are: Attard, Balzan, Birgu, Birkirkara, Birzebbuga, Bormla, Dingli, Fgura, Floriana, Fontana, Ghajnsielem, Gharb, Gharghur, Ghasri, Ghaxaq, Gudja, Gzira, Hamrun, Iklin, Imdina, Imgarr, Imqabba, Imsida, Imtarfa, Isla, Kalkara, Kercem, Kirkop, Lija, Luqa, Marsa, Marsaskala, Marsaxlokk, Mellieha, Mosta, Munxar, Nadur, Naxxar, Paola, Pembroke, Pieta, Qala, Qormi, Qrendi, Rabat, Rabat (Ghawdex), Safi, San Giljan/Saint Julian, San Gwann/Saint John, San Lawrenz/Saint Lawrence, Sannat, San Pawl il-Bahar/Saint Paul Bay, Santa Lucija/Saint Lucia, Santa Venera/Saint Venera, Siggiewi, Sliema, Swieqi, Tarxien, Ta' Xbiex, Valletta, Xaghra, Xewkija, Xghajra, Zabbar, Zebbug, Zebbug (Ghawdex), Zejtun and Zurrieq.

Malta is a small country filled with interesting things to see. Its history is old and interesting and is now adapting to becoming a very multicultural community. Its architecture makes this place unique and worth visiting. The oldest free-standing buildings in the world are in Malta. Geologically Malta is the result of the uplift of the Sedimentary rocks between Sicily and North Africa as its mentioned in Malta on map. The dramatic landscape of the cliffs has attracted many cinematographic productions to Malta. Malta is known for its hospitality. Indeed Historically Malta has always welcomed different nations. Integration in the Maltese society today is pretty straight forward due also to the fact that English here is a second official language which makes things much easier for foreigners and tourists. The first language in Malta is Maltese and people are proud of its own language and try to preserve it from being forgotten.

The detailed map of Malta shows a labeled and large map of the country Malta. This detailed map of Malta will allow you to orient yourself in Malta in Southern Europe. The detailed Malta map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Of the three islands, Malta is by far the largest in geographical size, at around 246 square km (95 sq miles), with Gozo coming in second at only 67 sq km (26 sq miles), while Comino is the smallest of the inhabited Maltese islands at just 2.7 square km (1 sq mile) as you can see in the Detailed map of Malta. 84% Of the country population reside in Malta, where most urbanisation took place towards the North-Eastern side of the island, with Valletta and its Harbour areas at the centre of the most densely populated parts.

Malta is classified as an advanced economy together with 32 other countries according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its shown in the Detailed map of Malta. Until 1800 Malta depended on cotton, tobacco and its shipyards for exports. Once under British control, they came to depend on the dockyard for support of the Royal Navy, especially during the Crimean War of 1854. The military base benefited craftsmen and all those who served the military. In 1869, the opening of the Suez Canal gave Malta economy a great boost, as there was a massive increase in the shipping which entered the port. Ships stopping at Malta docks for refuelling helped the Entrepôt trade, which brought additional benefits to the island. However, towards the end of the 19th century the economy began declining, and by the 1940s Malta economy was in serious crisis. One factor was the longer range of newer merchant ships that required less frequent refuelling stops.

Malta major resources are limestone, a favourable geographic location and a productive labour force. Malta produces only about 20% of its food needs, has limited freshwater supplies and has no domestic energy sources. The economy is dependent on foreign trade (serving as a freight trans-shipment point), manufacturing (especially electronics and textiles) and tourism. Film production is a growing contributor to the Maltese economy, with several big-budget foreign films shooting in Malta each year. The country has increased the exports of many other types of services such as banking and finance. Malta has taken important and substantial steps to establish itself as a global player in the cross-border fund administration business. Competing against countries like Ireland and Luxembourg, Malta has a unique combination of a multi-lingual workforce and a strong Anglo-Saxon legal system as its mentioned in the Detailed map of Malta. Malta has a mixed reputation for transparency and a DAW Index score of 6 although both would be expected to improve as Malta increasingly adopts more comprehensive legislative framework for financial services.

Map of Northern Malta shows the North part of the country Malta. Northern Malta map will allow you to easily explore areas of the North of Malta in Southern Europe. The map of Northern Malta is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Sandy beaches, water sports, boat trips, birdwatching, horse-riding, and walks along the dramatic coastline – Malta north is a prime location for holiday fun. Buġibba and Qawra form Malta largest resort area, and the area has the added attraction of the fabulous Malta National Aquarium on the beautifully landscaped Qawra promenade. Beaches range from the wonderfully accessible Mellieħa Bay as you can see in the Map of Northern Malta, a long stretch of white sand speckled by sunbeds, kiosks and water sports, to the more remote Għajn Tuffieħa Bay, less crowded because of its steeply stepped approach. You can go off the beaten track at Selmun Bay, the wildest beach and a well-kept locals secret, or roam to discover splendid views from the cliffs at Ras il-Qammieħ, Malta westernmost point. It is also the heartland of Malta farming community, and Merill Eco Tours rural culinary adventures demonstrate the north is definitely not only about sun and sand.

For those looking to escape the city of Valletta and its surrounds, Northern Malta is often the popular choice. This part of the island is far less busy or built up than around the Maltese capital and offers visitors a quieter getaway. The style of tourism here may not appeal to everybody, as it lacks much in the way of cultural and historical sites. Instead it tends to cater to British holidaymakers looking for familiarity, but still I was able to find a few spots that held my interest. Despite much of it being the kind of places I tend to avoid, I found visiting Northern Malta to be an interesting experience. The parts that I enjoyed during my time there made up for the rest and I would say some are among the best in Malta. With that in mind, here is what there is to see in northern Malta. Situated on the top of a hill, the town of Mellieha is gifted with superb views across much of Northern Malta. Besides its views of the countryside and coast, the town has a number of sights worth seeing. The town features the impressive Parish Church of Mellieha and also some old Air Raid Shelters on this former British island as its shown in the Map of Northern Malta.

Having first spotted Selmun Palace from across St Paul Bay, I was curious to visit given the chance. So when I was across the bay, I decided to walk out to see it up close. Located just outside the town of Mellieha, this tower-like palace was built in the 18th century by an anti-slavery institution the Monte della Redenzione degli Schiavi as its mentioned in the Map of Northern Malta. If abandoned places interest you, or you are after some stellar views, then Fort Campbell is worth a visit. Sitting on the point of the Selmun Peninsula across St Paul Bay, this large former British fortification lies on the same road past Selmun Palace. Now just a pile of ruins, it is still quite interesting to wander about and definitely has a bit of an eerie atmosphere. Made up of the Bugibba and Qawra neighbourhoods, St Paul Bay is the largest town in Northern Malta. I have to be honest, St Paul Bay is not my kind of place. My idea of a good time in Malta is not being surrounded by Brits, Irish Pubs, Indian restaurants and nursing homes. Nothing about that screams Malta to me. Instead it feels like it is been designed to be as familiar as possible for British tourists.

Map of Southern Malta shows the South part of the country Malta. Southern Malta map will allow you to easily explore areas of the South of Malta in Southern Europe. The map of Southern Malta is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Several of Malta most extraordinary historical sites lie in the less-visited southeast of the country, including its most breathtakingly located prehistoric temples (Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra), which date back more than 5000 years, and the Għar Dalam cave, full of fossilised remains of prehistoric animals as you can see in the Map of Southern Malta. There is splendid coastal scenery, too, boat trips to visit grottoes, and fabulous swimming spots off the tourist trail. It is also the base of much of the country heavy industry, which means tourism is less developed here, though many locals head to the south to eat out at the weekend. Many people visit the sometime fishing village of Marsaxlokk for its Sunday fish market, and to eat seafood at the small town many restaurants, which front a harbour full of bobbing, colourful boats. The nearby coastal port of Marsaskala is also very popular as a dining destination, especially on weekends.

Almost everyone visits Southern Malta for the day as there is very little accommodation here. And it makes for the perfect day trip. Discover Hypogeum, one of the best preserved underground necropolises in the world and the most astonishing ancient attraction in the whole of Malta. Explore the striking megalithic temple complex of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra, where the stone slabs hold more than 5000 years of history. Find the bones of extinct prehistoric animals in Ghar Dalam Cave, then discover the prehistoric art and artefacts at the Tarxien Temples. With so many stunning old attractions, Southern Malta is the most popular day tour for older travellers staying anywhere on the island as its shown in the Map of Southern Malta. It is also easy to discover with a rental car. Combine the temples and tombs with a fresh seafood lunch in one of the authentic fishing villages, where brightly-coloured nets are draped around tiny harbours: Marsaskala is the most popular, but Marsaxlokk is prettier.

Southern Malta attractions include the famous Blue Grotto, the wild coastal path around the Delimara Peninsula, and the medieval St. John Chapel as its mentioned in the Map of Southern Malta. Many tours also include a quick stop in one of the farming villages; most look and feel very similar, dominated by an ornamental Baroque church that seems way to big for the village population. Spend a day in Southern Malta and you will see why the authorities have resisted any major tourist developments. This is part of the Malta that the Maltese most love to visit, with the cultural and historical attractions rivalling any in Southern Europe. A patchwork of fields is separated by crumbling stone walls and tiny local villages. Stunning historical sites are found close to quaint fishing harbours and a coastline that is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. While the north of the country is geared towards tourism, the south has always retained its traditional feel, making it a very nice contrast to other destinations.