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A haven in the Mediterranean
State of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea, located on the Maltese archipelago, not far from Sicily, often referred to as a toy country. Indeed, Malta has neither rivers nor mountains, a town with two or three streets, called the city. Despite its diminutive size, Malta is rich with mysterious legends, magnificent architecture and friendly, hospitable people. These qualities are more than enough for all of Europe.The country consists of six islands, but only two of them are inhabited. This island of Malta and Gozo. It is on these islands, according to legend, Odysseus spent seven years with the nymph Calypso. Another island, Comyn, inhabited by more than twenty people, and the remaining three islands are completely uninhabited. One of them is named in honor of St. Paul. Paul was on the island in the wreckage of the ship on which he was taken to court in Rome in 70 BC. e. He spent three months on the island and left a good memory, will cure a number of local Aborigines. That is why the locals have come to regard him a saint.
As a nation Malta began to form over 6000 years ago. Today it is a real open-air museum, second is it that Rome by the number of museums and historical monuments. In Malta, you can see the ancient structures of stone, temples, megaliths, which are 1000 years older than the famous Egyptian pyramids. Temples, megaliths, scientists believe are the remains of the legendary Atlantis.
Regarding the name "Malta" there are several versions. In the first millennium BC. e. the island was inhabited by Phoenicians. Translated from the Phoenician, "Malet" means a quiet, tranquil haven. According to another version, the name of Malta came from the Arabs, who also at one time were the conquerors of the land. In Arabic "Malta" means uncovered. It should be noted that wish to win the island, throughout the history of their existence, lack of excess. But the deep impression left knights of the Order of St. John, who were masters of the islands 250 years. In addition, his mark in history and culture of Malta left the Romans, Carthaginians, Normans, and French. After the French domination of Malta passed into the hands of the British Empire. Malta remained a British colony for 160 years, until 1964. Only then Malta finally gained independence and became an independent state.
The official language until 1934 was English. Then the Maltese language was declared the second language of the state. Today the population is fluent in both languages. State television broadcasts in English, is widely distributed here the English press. In schools, English language training begins with the first class. The British strongly support the British tradition in Malta, regularly spending their holidays here. The number of tourists arriving in Malta from the UK, the most high. Citizens of Russia get a visa in the passport of the capital city of Malta - Valletta, at the international airport.
Malta belongs to the safest countries. Crime in Malta is practically absent, the local prison has only a few dozen prisoners. As for the weather conditions, then Malta for its mild Mediterranean climate. In the coldest time, from November to April is 16. The territory of the island of Malta is 27 kilometers in length and 14.5 in width.
The tiny "toy" city of Malta, you will not be difficult to get around on foot. This so-called law of "seven minutes" - a joke the locals. Despite its diminutive size, the island very well developed all the necessary infrastructure and created all conditions for comfortable rest: bars and discos, excellent beaches, casinos. In addition, Malta could well improve their health and generally "clean feathers" in the local cosmetics and thalassotherapy centers. Not all tours in the Mediterranean countries to provide such an opportunity.
Another local attraction - the so-called yellow stone, the dominant buildings in Malta. This building material made of sandstone, and gives a fascinating peculiarity of appearance of the island. Moreover, the structure is decorated with a variety of Malta original handles, among which you will not find two alike. Complementing this is the peculiarity of the unusual yellow buses, production of 50 of the last century, and while they do not resemble one another.
Dolphins are a symbol of Malta. Local Glass-blowing factory Mdina-glass, to make original gifts and decorations that can compete with even the Czech glass. As a special souvenir, tourists from Malta take away the local delicacies: cheese from goat's milk, produced on the island of Gozo, and a unique gift - a local red wine. In-general, if the travel agency recommends that you visit Malta, agree! Malta to their charm, uniqueness and originality not leave indifferent any sophisticated tourist.
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