MALTA

Made by Sara Ornowska

Malta (officially the Republic of Malta) is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean.

Malta is a tourist destination with numerous recreational areas and historical monuments.

Location of Malta

Flag of Malta Coat of Arms of Malta

Malta - general informationCapital Valletta

Largest city Birkirkara

Official language(s)Maltese (national / official)English (official)

Ethnic groups95.3% Maltese1.6% British3.1% other

Government Parliamentary republic

 -  President George Abela

 -  Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi

 -  Speaker Michael Frendo

Legislature House of Representatives

Independence

 -  from the United Kingdom 21 September 1964 

 -  Republic 13 December 1974 

Total Area 316 km2 

Population 2011 452,515

Malta – touristic attractions

• Cities:– Valletta– TriCity - Birgu , Senglea & Cospicua – Mdina– Rabat

• Megalithic Temples (UNESCO Tresures): Ġgantija; Ta’ Ħaġrat; Ta’ Skorba (Skorba); Ħaġar Qim; L-Imnajdra; Tarxien

• Other: Blue Grotto; Blue Lagoon, Comino;

Malta Valletta

Malta Valletta Msida Parish Church

Guards Malta

Malta Hal Tarxien Temple Blue Grotto

Mdina Cathedral

Malta – recreation & entertainment

• Fun on the beach• Swimming• Scuba-diving• Windsurfing• Kitesurfing• Watch glass blowing• Popeye Village• Ride a Karozzin• Boat cruses

Malta - Beach Kite and Windsurfing

SurfingMalta – Boat Trips

Popeye’s Village

Scuba Diving

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Karozzin

Sources:• http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megalithic_Temples_of_Malta• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Malta• http://www.worldtravelguide.net/malta/things-to-do• http://www.globtroter.info/europa-artykuly-36/88-malta/1198-atrakcje-malty• http://www.holidaycheck.pl/state-atrakcje-turystyczne_Malta-ch_rt-lid_27.html

Thank You for Your attention.

Sara Ornowska kl. VB