Malta
I. THE BEAUTY OF MALTA
A) INTRODUCTION:
Flag
The flag of Malta is a simple red and white flag with the George Cross in the top left hand corner.
Malta is a beautiful country. Consisting of three islands, Malta is a small country with a population of 401,000 (2007 estimate), the island Malta is quite densely populated. The Maltese culture is reflective of the strong presence of the Catholic Church, with half the year spent celebrating local patron saints with festivals of confetti and candy. Malta's geography also plays an important role in the culture and lifestyle of its people. As typical of the Mediterranean region, the people of Malta are casual and relaxed and they take a lot of pride in their country.
Malta is a southern European country and consists of an archipelago. It is situated centrally in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily, Italy. Malta's geographic position between the EU and Africa makes it a target for immigration. The government system is a republic. The chief of state is the President and the head of government is the Prime Minister. Malta is a member of the European Union (EU).
Malta it one of the world's smallest states. It is also one of the most densely populated countries worldwide.
Malta has a long Christian legacy and is an apostolic see. According to the Acts of the Apostles in the Bible, St. Paul was shipwrecked on "Melite", as the Greeks called the island, and ministered there. Catholicism is the official religion in Malta as declared by the Maltese constitution.
Malta’s religious population is fairly homogenous, being 98% Roman Catholic. Education is mandatory from ages 5-16, but 54% of the population continues past age 16. Kindergarten is provided starting at age 3. The female literacy rate, 93.6%, is slightly higher than the male’s 92%, and the total population’s literacy rate is high, at 92.8% (“Malta: Cradle of the Mediterranean”). The Maltese people
A) INTRODUCTION:
Flag
The flag of Malta is a simple red and white flag with the George Cross in the top left hand corner.
Malta is a beautiful country. Consisting of three islands, Malta is a small country with a population of 401,000 (2007 estimate), the island Malta is quite densely populated. The Maltese culture is reflective of the strong presence of the Catholic Church, with half the year spent celebrating local patron saints with festivals of confetti and candy. Malta's geography also plays an important role in the culture and lifestyle of its people. As typical of the Mediterranean region, the people of Malta are casual and relaxed and they take a lot of pride in their country.
Malta is a southern European country and consists of an archipelago. It is situated centrally in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily, Italy. Malta's geographic position between the EU and Africa makes it a target for immigration. The government system is a republic. The chief of state is the President and the head of government is the Prime Minister. Malta is a member of the European Union (EU).
Malta it one of the world's smallest states. It is also one of the most densely populated countries worldwide.
Malta has a long Christian legacy and is an apostolic see. According to the Acts of the Apostles in the Bible, St. Paul was shipwrecked on "Melite", as the Greeks called the island, and ministered there. Catholicism is the official religion in Malta as declared by the Maltese constitution.
Malta’s religious population is fairly homogenous, being 98% Roman Catholic. Education is mandatory from ages 5-16, but 54% of the population continues past age 16. Kindergarten is provided starting at age 3. The female literacy rate, 93.6%, is slightly higher than the male’s 92%, and the total population’s literacy rate is high, at 92.8% (“Malta: Cradle of the Mediterranean”). The Maltese people