Malta
By: Kamerin McDuffie
When did my country join the E.U.
My country joined the E.U. In 2004
History of my my country
In 1814 Malta was apart of Great Britain but became a independent country in 1964.
Where my country is located
My country is located in Europe but surrounded by Mediterranean sea. The climate there is rainy winters and hot, dry summers but it's a island group, with cliffs along its coast.
History of my flag
My flag has two equal vertical bands of white and red with a george cross edged in red because the colors are from checkered banner of count roger of Sicily who removed a bi-colored corner and granted it to Malta.
The capital
Valletta
What attracts people to my country
Tourism- an important sector
Valletta- historical capital city
The beaches- there is roman bay on Gozo
Geography of country
Surrounding water
Government type
Republic
Joined EURO
In 2008
Interesting facts
- there population 380,000
-there country speaks English and Maltese
- major religion is Christianity
Four major cities
- vittoriosa
- cospicua
- siege
- birgu