Why Learn English Malta?
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| Country: | Malta |
| Capital: | Valletta |
| Area: | 316 km² |
| Population: | 410,290 |
| Form of government: | Republic |
| Head of State: | President George Abela |
| National Holiday: | Mediterranean climate with rainy, mild winters with hot and dry summers. |
| Climate: | Oceanic climate without extreme changes. |
| Currency: | Euro |
| Oficial Language: | Two official languages: Maltese and English. |
Malta is an archipealago in the Medietrranean Sea, which only the three main ones are inhabited: Malta Island, Gozo and Comino. The archipealago is located south of the italian island of Sicily and the whole archipealago is composed of 20 islands, including the three main ones that we just mentioned and 17 minor ones:
- Barbaganni Rock
- Cominotto, (Kemmunett)
- Delmarva Island
- Filfla
- Fessej Rock
- Fungus Rock, (Il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral)
- Ghallis Rock
- Halfa Rock
- Large Blue Lagoon Rocks
- Islands of St. Paul/Selmunett Island
- Manoel Island, which connects to the town of Gzira, on the mainland, via a bridge
- Mistra Rocks
- Tac-Cawl Rock
- Qawra Point/Ta` Fraben Island
- Small Blue Lagoon Rocks
- Sala Rock
- Xrob l-Ghagin Rock
If you decide to study in Malta, you will have the opportunity to do land sports such as rock climbing, cicling, football, tennis, etc as well as sea sports such as scuba diving, swimming at the Blue Lagoon in Comino, or just relax on the beautiful beaches and enjoy a year round sunny climate.
Also, you will be able to visit the Roman Antiques Museum, commonly reffered to as the Roman Villa. It's cathedral and the Mdina dungeons can't be missed, and finally you will have fun in the Nadur Carnival in Gozo, parade in Valletta and open air concerts.
Attractions
Take to the streets and be part of the action. We have events and attractions covering practically all our 7000 years of history. Plus a host of others: from the mad-cap fun of carnival to mock battles and open-air concerts, there’s always something going on.
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Interactive walkthrough and multimedia attractions give you an overview of Malta’s history in under an hour. They are a fun and informative way to get to know the Islands. Children will enjoy activity and fun parks which include the old film set of Popeye Village.
Discover rural Malta and Gozo, its villages & folklore, a fascinating part of our heritage hidden from the spotlight of the history books. Visit at festa time for an insight into local life with all its colour and passions.
