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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT MALTA
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Covering an area of no more than 316km² (78,052 acres),
the Maltese islands are situated in the centre of the Mediterranean
Sea. About 300km (186 miles) north of Libya and 93km (58 miles)
south of Sicily, this island group is made up of three inhabited
islands, Malta, Gozo, and Comino and two small uninhabited islets,
Cominotto and Filfla. |
There is an enormous wealth of
history to be explored on these ancient islands. They have
been subject to numerous invasions and occupations over the
centuries by forces ranging from the Normans to, most recently,
the British. From 1530 to 1798 the islands were owned and
ruled by the Knights of the Order of St John whose influence
can be seen in the architecture and the strong religious tradition
among the Maltese.
With more than a third of their national income derived from
tourism, these islands have a lot to offer the traveller.
Horse-riding, archery, golf, as well as a number of water
sports can all be enjoyed here. |
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| With numerous white sand beaches, protected bays and lagoons,
fascinating historical architecture and warm, welcoming people,
the Maltese islands, truly are, a Mediterranean paradise.
The Maltese islands usually experience their peak season
during the summer months, from May until September. However,
they offer something to the traveller all the year round.
Beyond the summer months so popular with mass tourism, Malta
still offers year-round sunny weather, while its rich history
and culture go well beyond the trademark island vacation of
just sun and sea.
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