Thursday, September 29, 2011

Tourism in Malta

Tourism in Malta





Napoleon abandoned his dreams after he crashed
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- Arabic language constitute 40% of the Maltese language
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- · The island of Gozo for the dreamy romantic


Valletta: Nasr al-Din Sultan
Agency: Arab Press



Characterized Malta location, strategic geographical uniqueness, it mediates the Mediterranean Sea, located south of the island of Sicily, which lies about 93 km 2, while away from the Libyan coast, 230 km 2, and Malta is not one island but an archipelago made up of five islands, including three islands Moholon not exceed Messahthm 316 km 2, a the island of Malta and an area of ​​236 km 2, and the island of Gozo and an area of ​​76 km 2 and Comindio island with an area of ​​2.7 km 2 only, in addition to the two islands are uninhabited Cominito, and doubles as ·
Despite the small size of Malta it was the focus of the ambitions of colonial powers, due to its strategic military in the heart of the Mediterranean, which allows to have control of any State controlled the sea routes that crosses the Mediterranean from the Strait of Gibraltar in the west, and even the Gulf of the Bosphorus, and the entrance to the Suez Canal, east ·




Has become of this site and not to them since time immemorial not know tranquility during Hakbadtha historic because of invasions of successive powers · was Malta for more than seven thousand years a refuge Secretary of the sailors who were destinations of the island of Sicily Italian nearby, and then followed by the Phoenicians> Lebanese, the ancient the capital of Malta Gran Harbor



Napoleon was on his way to the conquest of Egypt in 1978, passed by the city of Malta and admired, he seized it and expel the remnants of the Knights of St. John, and then leave the island garrison French and headed east to the city of Alexandria, but he lost interest in them after the crash of his dreams in Empire East · was English navy following the French fleet, where drowning him and the English navy, led by Nelson besieged Malta several months until surrendered French garrison, and left the island to the English to become a British protectorate since 1802, and then the British colony since 1814 AD to 1964 AD · where I got Malta gained independence after the British rule lasted 150 years ·
Suffer Malta from a lack of drinking water where there are no rivers have, as the rains are scarce, so they rely on access to potable water through desalination of sea water, and the import of fresh water bottled, and made up 90% of the Maltese people of mixed European and North African, while the 10% of the remaining consist of the Italians and the British residents, and Arab features are very clear on the facial features residents of Malta, and on women in particular, and Arabic words are more than 40% of the Maltese language, which consists mainly of a mixture of Arabic, English and French, while we find that the most Italian words in the Maltese language specialized types of food ·



And convert 98% of the Maltese Catholic, and there are 360 ​​in Malta and the Cathedral Church of which are architectural masterpieces ·
And the inhabitants of Malta were the first believers of Christianity in Europe, as it crashed ship of St. Paul on the beaches in 58 or 60 m to Beach bears his name yet, enter its people to Christianity, and is characterized by islands of Malta, the three> populated> beaches clean, and has extended 180 km · There is also the island's basic > Malta Grand Harbor




Tourism
Are tourism, light industry, the backbone of the economy of the Maltese, they are famous for weaving, jewelry, jewelry of silver and gold, pottery, blown glass, and artefacts that is creative Maltese in the formation · It is an important industry and shipbuilding, this is known Malta also grow tomatoes, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and flowers, is the Malta field ample for fans of water sports, whether it pleases ski above the water, or tourism, or diving ·
Most of the tourist destination for beautiful scenery, and a request for sun, sand, beaches, mountains as well as tourism, archaeological sites, where he will meet in Malta date with the latest manifestations of the World Tourism, World Cup runners in Europe with Africa and Arabia, they crowded the effects of historical events, and features Arabic is still the dominant Maltese people, such as generosity and intimacy



The visitor can note blending civilizations Arab and European in the form of the population of Malta, some of their hair black, and skin color of the olive, and black eyes, others have white skin and hair and yellow eyes Assalya or blue, this tends to Malta appearance of Italian buildings, and touch Arabian horses in oriels wood, which occupies Introduction home · still Rockaways Horse-drawn through the streets of Malta, dating back to the mid-19th century and the tours short inside the capital, and the touch of English in Malta can be seen through the telephone kiosks which are similar to kiosks to London in everything but color, and receives Malta a large number of Arab tourists of the country, where they meet in a hotel> Girma Palace Marsa Scala Marsa Scala Castle City Knights of St John

There is a mosque in Malta the pond to talk, do not forget that Malta was once part of the Arab Islamic civilization ·
Among the most prominent religious figures who influenced the culture of Malta> Santjon Saint John> and still exist today, were built of natural marble that was imported from Greece Italy · has changed the name of the capital city Valletta · also established the Knights of St. John the most prominent groups that developed the trade, and built hospitals, forts strong, and the food in Malta mix east and west, and there are restaurants, Italian many more dishes Maltese eat> Astezi cheese Dhani <, as well as Maltese cuisine here various fish dishes and sweets of various ·





The capital, Valletta
The capital Valletta, a starting point to explore the small islands scattered on the body of an archipelago of Malta • The area of ​​Valletta, not to exceed Kilomitrin overlooking the port> Grand Marsa MEXT Benton> at the bottom of the palace ·






There is another gateway back to the Square Prince> individual Pinto


The monuments of the capital, the remains of the Opera House which was destroyed during World War II, and was held in which the most important art exhibitions in Malta, and includes Castle> Stith Alamo Baraka Vittorioza, and Kossbeka, and Stglia DC current> The city is the capital of Malta, the city dates back to the century atheist century, and its effects still exist even today ·




City Mdina
This is the name and not a nickname, is located in the center of the island of Malta, one of the most important features of Malta, historical and tourist attractions and features palaces huge beautiful, narrow alleyways and was once home to nobles and the wealthy, are not allowed to enter the car to it, to preserve the character of unique architecture, and gardens coordinated · The former capital of Malta · is the opposite of Valletta, the city of stillness and calm ·






Introduces tourists to the> city Mdina gateway victory Wilhna Square fort Aetna> on the island of Sicily Italian, and if you walked the tourist a little bit you will find> Tea Gardens