HELLO PEOPLE OF MALTA!

1. GEOGRAFICAL LOCATION: Malta is a very interesting Archipelago, located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, between the southern Coast of Sicily and the northern part of Tunisia. This Archipelago consists of six islands: three inhabited (Malta, Gozo and Comino) and three uninhabited islands (Fifla, Cominotto and St. Paul) which make up the 316 square kilometers of this small country.

2. PEOPLES: Malta is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and the first one in Europe. Its 400.000 inhabitants of Malta Island are mostly the Maltese, divided in 5 districts. There are also British residents (especially aged retired people) who came here because of the exceptional climate and low prices.

The Maltese are rather small people, well builds, with a dark complexion. They are friendly and kind. Most of them (94%) live in urban environment where the hospitality field is very developed. They are also fishermen and sellers.

3. FOOD: In Malta we can enjoy a Mediterranean cuisine with a splash of Sicilian and North African influences. The most famous dishes are: Patizzi – a pastry filled with cheese or vegetables; Lampuki – a pie made with the local dorado fish and vegetables; Aljotta – a famous fish soup with tomatoes, garlic and rice; Maltese bread - is known as something of an institution in itself; it is renowned for being crisp and crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle.

4. VILLAGES, CITIES, CULTURE: There are many small cities with small chapels and a vast amount of cathedrals, museums, galleries and public gardens, bordered with fortification walls; and there are also small villages by the sea where the fishermen catch fish and sometimes prepare it for the tourists.

5. FREE TIME ACTIVITIES: In Malta, there are 365 Catholic Churches in all districts and each of these churches organizes a big party one day of the year . So, in Malta you can party every day and fireworks and concerts are organized every night. Spectacular lights and parades are prepared for the delight of tourists that come and enjoy these special events from all corners of Europe. There are also many night clubs and discos on the island where you can spend the night and for the day time the Maltese organize many outdoor activities: scuba diving, hiking, sailing, surfing, fishing and many others.

To sum up, Malta is a very good place for holidays and for retirement also.