The Country of Malta!
๐ Aidan Kelly 4th period neiswender
Information about Malta
Malta is an island right next to the island Gozo. Malta is also situated right in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of Malta is Valletta. To the right is Malta`s flag.
Megalithic Temples
dating as far back as 3,600 B.C. it's the oldest known freestanding temple in the world
Mdina
Mdina is Maltaโs medieval jewel. Itโs distinctive narrow winding streets sheltered by imposing walls of nobles houses are simply beautiful and suggestive to stroll in.
Valletta
Valletta is Malta`s capital city squeezed into less than 1 square km space.
Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca
Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca is the 9th president of the Republic Of Malta
Maltas Placement
Malta is found in Europe and is right next to the following: Tunisia, Greece, Italy, and of course Gozo
Location/Land forms/Landmarks/Bodies of water/Human Environment Interactions
Malta is in Europe. It is around the countries Gozo, Catania, Patermo, Tusis and Monatir. Malta is mostly low, kind of rocky, and very flat. They have many landmarks like, the Megalithic Temples, Mdina and Valletta. Malta is by the Mediterranean Sea. They plant alot of crops such as potatoes, grapes, wheat, peppers and more!
Government
Maltas government is a republic government which is also limited. The president is Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca. They have constitutional rights and they elect their leaders.
Economy
Malta is not poor at all. they use Euro coins for their money. their main import is crops.
Life expectancy: 80.25 years
Birth rate: 10.18 births/ 1000 population
Literacy rate: 15 or over can read or write!
Water Source: Urban 100% population, Rural 100% population
Culture:
they wear clothing. they speak Maltese 90.1%
Independence day- September 21st
National Anthem-"L-Innu Malti"
Independence day- September 21st
National Anthem-"L-Innu Malti"
Climate
Weather Conditions: mild, rainy winters, hot dry summer
Average yearly rainfall: 24 inches
Average yearly rainfall: 24 inches
Average yearly temperature: Hottest=80F (july) Coldest= 55F (january)
effects that the climate has on the country: while the daily temperature can range from hot to cold depending on the season, the island sees tourists during every month of the year!
History:
historical events: Malta is chiefly composed of limestone with no hills higher than 300 meter and no rivers. On the south-west side , it is gaurded by high cliffs.
Differences between Malta and the United States!
Malta`s religon: roman Catholic
United states religion: mostly Protestant 51.3% and Roman Catholic 23.9%
Malta`s: population: 413,965 people
United states Population: 321,368,864 people
United states religion: mostly Protestant 51.3% and Roman Catholic 23.9%
Malta`s: population: 413,965 people
United states Population: 321,368,864 people