malta

Lovely Malta:

Lovely Malta Created by K.Belousova 8 c

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Name : Malta Capital : Valletta Location: Southern Europe, south part of the Mediterranean Sea. Sicily (Italy) Area: total: 316 sq km land: 316 sq km water: 0 sq km Climate: Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers Nationality: Maltese Economy : Malta produces only about 20% of its food needs, has limited fresh water supplies, and has few domestic energy sources.

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Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean Sea. The country became independent in 1964 but has remained part of the British Commonwealth. The capital of Malta is Valletta. Population: 402,000.

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Malta has no rivers or lakes, no natural resources, and very few trees. Manufacturing and tourism are now the main industries.

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Culture The culture of Malta reflects the various cultures that have come into contact with the Maltese Islands throughout the centuries, including neighboring Mediterranean cultures, and the cultures of the nations that ruled Malta for long periods of time to its independence in 1964.

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Malta has a long history of architecture, influenced by many different Mediterranean cultures over its history, and most recently, British architecture.

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Government and politics Malta is a republic, whose parliamentary system and public administration is closely modeled on the Westminster system. . The president, who is the head of state, is elected by the legislature for a five-year term and is eligible for a second term. The prime minister is the head of government. Malta is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations

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The Maltese language is the constitutional national language of Malta. The extra language is English. The Constitution of Malta declares Roman Catholicism as the state religion, but there are some other religions such as Buddhism.

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Sports Football is the most popular sport in Malta. The national stadium is called Ta' Quail Stadium. The national football team has won several matches over big opponents that reached the final phases in World Cups, such as Belgium, Hungary, and Greece. Rugby is popular in Malta too.