Country name Malta*** and The Republic of Malta.
Area 316 square kilometers. It consists of five islands, of which Malta is the largest, with an area of 246 square kilometers and many natural harbors; the second largest island is Gozo, with an area of 67 square kilometers.
Population 401,200 (2004). It is predominantly Maltese, accounting for 90% of the population, with Arabs, Italians, Britons, etc. making up the rest. Maltese and English are the official languages. Catholicism is the state religion and is practiced by 98% of the population, with minorities practicing Protestant Christianity and Greek Orthodox Christianity.
The capital, Valletta, has a population of about 7,100 (2004).
Head of state President H.E. Dr. Edward Fenech Adami, inaugurated April 4, 2004
Brief description An island country in the central Mediterranean Sea, known as the "Heart of the Mediterranean". The whole territory consists of five islands, of which Malta is the largest, with a coastline of 180 kilometers. It has a subtropical Mediterranean climate. The average annual temperature is 21.3 degrees Celsius, with a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. The average annual precipitation is 560 millimeters.
The Phoenicians settled here in the 10th to 8th centuries BC. In the 9th century, it was occupied by the Arabs and Normans, and in 1523 the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem moved from Rhodes, and were expelled by French troops in 1798; in 1800 it was occupied by the British, and in 1814 it became a British colony. On September 21, 1964, the country declared independence and became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 1966 was the first general election after independence, and the National Party won the election. 1971-1987, the Labor Party was in power for 16 years, 1987-1996, the National Party was in power, 1996-1998, the Labor Party was in power, and from September 1998 to April 2003, the National Party was in power. On April 12, 2003, the KMT held an early general election and was re-elected to power.
Important Holidays National Day: September 21
Politics In September 1998, the Nationalist Party came to power and made major adjustments to Malta's internal and external policies, implementing a series of reform measures in the areas of finance, finance, taxation, judiciary, education and healthcare. Externally, Malta resumed its application for membership of the European Union (EU), reopened the accession negotiations and made significant progress, and concluded negotiations with the EU on Malta's accession to the EU at the end of 2002. 53% of the public supported membership of the EU in a referendum held in March 2003, and the party was re-elected in April 2003, during which time a series of reforms were introduced in Malta's internal and external policies in the areas of finance, finance, taxation, the judiciary, education, and healthcare. A series of reforms were introduced in the areas of finance, finance, taxation, justice, education and healthcare. Externally, on April 16th, Malta formally signed the Treaty of Accession to the European Union with the EU, and on May 1st, 2004, Malta joined the EU. In recent years, it has further strengthened its relations with the countries on the northern and southern shores of the Mediterranean and continues to play a bridging role in Euro-Mediterranean cooperation.
Constitution The Constitution of Independence promulgated on July 21, 1964, provides that Malta is a constitutional monarchy, with the Queen of England as Malta's head of state.
The Constitution was amended on December 13, 1974, to make Malta a **** and a state, with the President as the head of state, who is elected by the Parliament for a term of five years.
Malta is a member of the Parliament of the United States of America.
Parliament A unicameral system, known as the House of Representatives. Elected by universal suffrage for a five-year term, it is the legislature. The current parliament was formed on May 24, 2003, **** 65 seats, of which the National Party (the ruling party) accounted for 35 seats and the Labor Party (the opposition) accounted for 30 seats. The Speaker, Anton Tabone ), is an MP of the National Party, who took office on May 24, 2003 ...
GovernmentA new government was formed on April 15, 2003, after the National Party was re-elected.
In March 2004, following the resignation of former Prime Minister Edward Fennec Adami, Hon. Dr. Lawrence Gonzi took over as Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and a cabinet reshuffle took place. The new Cabinet consists of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, 11 Ministers and 7 Parliamentary Secretaries of State (equivalent to Deputy Ministers)*** 20 members, with the main members being: the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lawrence Gonzi (Hon. Dr. Lawrence Gonzi), the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and the Interior, Tonio Borg (Hon. Dr. Tonio Borg), the Minister of Education, Youth and Employment, Louis Galea ( Louis Galea), Minister of Foreign Affairs Michael Frendo, Minister of Tourism and Culture Francis Zammit Dimech, Minister of Competition and Communications Censu Galea, Minister of Resources and Infrastructure Ninu Zammit), Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono, Minister for Health, Ageing and Community Services Louis Deguara, Minister for Information Technology and Investment Austin Gatt, Minister for Rural Affairs and the Environment George Pullicino, Urban Development and Roads Minister Jesmond Mugliett, and Family and Social Solidarity Minister Delores Cristina.
Administrative divisions There are 67 local municipal councils throughout the country***.
Judiciary The High Court of Justice is the highest judicial body and consists of a Chief Justice and 16 Justices appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, who serve until retirement at age 65. The current Chief Justice is DR. VINCENT A. DE.GAETANO, who took office in 2002. The Attorney General, DR. SILVIO CAMILLERI, took office in May 2004.
Political Parties (1) Nationalist Party (NP): The ruling party, founded in 1921, with 32,000 members. It advocates the establishment of a free and just society in accordance with Malta's "Catholic faith, European traditions and national spirit", and advocates independent diplomacy, strengthening ties and cooperation with European countries and neighboring countries, and actively calling for accession to the European Union. The current leader, Lawrence Gonzi (Dr. Lawrence Gonzi).
(2) Malta Labor Party (MLP): an opposition party, founded in 1920, with about 30,000 members. The MLP advocates independence, neutrality and non-alignment, and opposes Malta's accession to the European Union (EU), with which it favors a "partnership". Internally, it advocates equal rights for citizens and an autonomous economy. Leader Alfred Sant.
(3) Alternattiva Demokratika (AD), an opposition party founded in 1989 with 700 members, is one of the founding members of the European Greens Federation. It focuses on anti-corruption, social and environmental issues. It has no seats in the Majlis. Chairman Harry Vassallo.
Important peopleEddie Fennec Adami: President.Born February 1934.Graduated from the Royal University of Malta with a Doctorate of Laws in 1958.Started his political career in 1961.Became Assistant General Secretary of the National Party (NP) in 1975, then Chairman of the National Executive Committee of the NP.Has been the Leader of the NP since April 1977.Was by-elected to the Parliament in 1967. He was re-elected to Parliament in 1967. He was re-elected to Parliament in 1967 and was re-elected to the post of Prime Minister from May 1987 to October 1996, assumed office in September 1998, and was re-elected in April 2003. He resigned from his post as leader of the BNP and Prime Minister in February and March 2004, and was elected as the 7th President of the Republic of Malaya on the nomination of the BNP and by a vote of the Parliament in April. He visited China three times in 1978, 1994 and 2002. He has a passion for reading and classical music, and is interested in Chinese handicrafts and folk songs and dances. He is married and has five children.
Hon. Dr. Lawrence Gonzi: Prime Minister, born July 1953, graduated from the University of Malta in 1975 with a doctorate in law, practiced law from 1975 to 1988, was chairman of a large private company from 1989 to 1997, and president of the Maltese Catholic Action Committee from 1976 to 1986, and in 1988, was the chairman of the Maltese Catholic Church. President of the Maltese Catholic Action Committee from 1976 to 1986, elected Speaker of Parliament in 1988, Parliamentary Governor and Group Secretary of the Parliamentary Opposition and Minister for Social Policy in the Shadow Cabinet in 1996, General Secretary of the Nationalist Party from 1997, Minister for Social Policy and Leader of the Parliamentary Group in 1998, elected Deputy Leader of the Nationalist Party in 1999, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Social Policy, and elected Leader of the Nationalist Party and Prime Minister of the Government in March 2004, and Chairman of the Nationalist Party in November 2004, and Chairman of the Nationalist Party. In March 2004, he was elected leader of the National Party and became Prime Minister. He has a friendly attitude towards China and has led delegations to China in 1996 and 2000 as Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Leader of the National Party. Married with two sons and one daughter.
Economy The horse is resource-poor, with a shortage of skilled personnel, a small processing industry, and a continuing slump in shipbuilding and ship repair. In addition, high employment, high wages, high welfare policies and labor disputes have also constrained the development of the Ma economy to some extent.
In order to improve the economy and narrow the gap with EU standards, the BNP came to power and embarked on a restructuring of Ma's economic policies and economic structure. In 2001, the Government passed the Business Promotion Act to encourage and promote investment with more favorable policies and to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In the same year, it published a white paper on employment and industrial relations and adopted a plan to restructure Malaysia's dry docks and shipyards. 2001 saw a decline in exports from the electronics manufacturing industry, but output in the agriculture and fisheries industries, construction, transportation and communications, commercial retailing, finance and insurance, and public **** enterprises all grew. 2002 saw a resurgence of growth in Malaysia's economy, which emerged from a low ebb. 2003 saw Malaysia's economy maintain a low growth momentum, with state-owned enterprises, welfare enterprises, and the private sector maintaining their low growth rates. growth momentum and made progress in the reform of state-owned enterprises and welfare.In 2004, the recovery of the Ma economy progressed steadily and the living standard of the people was improved.
The main economic indicators for 2004 are as follows:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): 5.584 billion US dollars
GDP per capita: 13,922 US dollars
GDP growth rate: 1.5%
Inflation: 2.4%
Unemployment: 5.7%
Currency: Maltese lira
Currency name: Malta Lira
Exchange rate: US$1 = 0.332 Maltese Lira
Resources There are no mineral resources, except for limestone for construction.
Industry In 2004, industrial output accounted for 23% of GDP, up 0.1% year-on-year. The main products include electronic products, machinery and equipment, precision instruments, food and beverages, and chemical products. About 30,000 people currently work in the manufacturing sector, of which about 3,000 serve the electronics sector.
Agriculture In 2004, agriculture accounted for 3% of GDP. The main agricultural products are wheat, potatoes, onions, beans and vegetables. Grain, milk, vegetable oil and fruits are dependent on imports.
Tourism Tourism is the main source of foreign exchange for Malaysia. There are 136 star-rated hotels, including 6 five-star hotels, with a total of 21,700 beds; in addition, there are 126 vacation apartments and guest houses, providing more than 90,000 beds.In 2003, the total number of tourists coming to Malta amounted to 1.13 million, a decrease of 0.6% compared with the same period last year. Tourism revenues amounted to approximately Lm261 million, an increase of 6% over the same period.
Transportation There are no railroads in the country. There are nearly 2,200 kilometers of roads in the country. As of January 2004, there were 311,400 registered vehicles of all types in Malta. There are about 2,557 registered ships, making it the fourth largest ship registry in the world. The main airport is Luar International Airport.
Finance In 2004, government debt was 72.8% of GDP, and the government deficit amounted to 94 million Maltese liras (about $283 million).
Foreign exchange reserves amounted to US$2.865 billion at the end of 2004.
Major Maltese banks:
Bank of Valletta, with assets of Lm800 million.
Mediterranean Bank, with assets of 1,011 million Maltese lire.
Lombard Bank, with assets of Lm45.15 million.
APS Bank, with assets of Lm35.68 million.
Foreign Trade Malta has a chronic foreign trade deficit. Malaysia has trade relations with more than 100 countries and regions, the European Union is the most important trading partners, trade accounted for 65-70% of Malaysia's foreign trade, of which France and Italy ranked first and second. It mainly imports consumer goods, machinery, foodstuffs and raw materials. Main exports of electronics, clothing, general machinery products, etc. In 2004, the horse imported 1.317 billion Maltese liras, an increase of 2.9% year-on-year; exports of 915 million Maltese liras, a year-on-year decrease of 1.6%; trade deficit amounted to 402 million Maltese liras, an increase of 52 million Maltese liras year-on-year.
People's Life There is one car for every two people, 429.9 telephones and 435 TVs and radios per 1,000 people. There is free education, free health care and retirement insurance.
Military There is no Ministry of Defense and the armed forces are under the direct authority of the Prime Minister. There are about 1,900 regular soldiers, including 228 officers and 400 logistics personnel. Brigadier General CARMEL VASSALLO, Commander of the Armed Forces, took office in March 2004. Under a 1980 bilateral defense agreement with Italy, Italy is responsible for providing security for the country. The horse police force is 1,860 strong and is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior.
Culture and education
Education Education is free and compulsory in primary and secondary schools. ***There are 340 schools. The main university is the University of Malta.
Press and Publications Main newspapers: Horizon, with a daily circulation of about 20,000; The Fatherland, with a daily circulation of about 25,000; The Times (English), with a daily circulation of about 25,000.
Radio and television are regulated by the Malta Broadcasting Authority. Television Malta, the national television station, began broadcasting television programs in 1962 and is operated by the Government Public **** Broadcasting Service Ltd. Super One, a television station run by the Labor Party, began broadcasting in 1994. Private cable television stations broadcast mainly entertainment programs.
The MBS was established in September 1961 and is now a member of the EBU and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association and the European Press Institute. MBS is a government agency established on September 27, 1991 under the Broadcasting Act. MBS is a department of the Prime Minister's Office, which oversees government information policy and the news media.
Independence Day: September 21 (1964)
National Day: March 31 (1979)
National Flag: Rectangular in shape, with a ratio of length to width of 3:2, the flag consists of two equal vertical rectangles, the left side white and the right side red; in the upper left corner there is a silver-gray cross of the Order of the Georges, edged with red. The white color symbolizes purity and the red color symbolizes the blood of warriors. The origin of the George Cross pattern: The Maltese people fought bravely during the Second World War, cooperating with the Allied Forces to crush the German and Italian fascist attacks, and were awarded the Cross by King George VI in 1942. Later, the pattern of the medal was painted on the national flag, and when Malta became independent in 1964, a red border was added around the pattern of the medal.
National Coat of Arms: It is a coat of arms. The shield has a design of the Maltese flag. At the top of the shield is a crown, flanked by olive and palm branches, and the bottom band reads "The State of Malta***".
Malta's largest natural harbour - the Grand Harbour is located between the capital Valletta and the three ancient cities of Birgu, St. Gloria and Causpica, the port coastline is 15.56 kilometers long, 10,000 tons of cargo ships can be loaded and unloaded into the port, with an annual throughput of 1.6 million tons. There are a number of deep-water wharves and
loading, refueling and grain storage facilities.
Natural Geography: Located in the central Mediterranean, known as the "heart of the Mediterranean Sea", covers an area of 316 square kilometers, is a world-famous tourist attraction, known as the "European countryside". The country consists of the island of Malta, Gozo, Comino, Cominotto and the island of Filfra five small islands, of which the island of Malta has the largest area of 245 square kilometers. The coastline is 180 kilometers long. The terrain of the island of Malta is high in the west and low in the east, with rolling hills and small basins, no forests, rivers or lakes, and a lack of fresh water. Malta has a subtropical Mediterranean climate.
Population: 401,200 (2004). Mainly Maltese, accounting for 90% of the total population, the rest being Arabs, Italians, Britons, etc. The official languages are Maltese and English. Catholicism is the state religion, with minorities practicing Protestant Christianity and Greek Orthodox Christianity.
Capital: Valletta, a European city of culture named after La Valette, the sixth chief of the Knights of St. John, is the political, cultural and commercial center of the country. It has many interesting aliases, such as "City of the Knights of St. John", "Great Masterpiece of the Baroque" and "City of European Art". The population is about 7,100 (2004).
Brief history: Ancient Phoenicians settled here between the 10th and 8th centuries BC. The city was under Roman rule in 218 B.C. It was occupied by Arabs and Normans from the 9th century onwards, and the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem moved here from Rhodes in 1523, and the Knights were expelled from the city by the French army in 1789, and it was made a British colony in 1814, and was given some degree of autonomy from 1947 to 1959 and from 1961 onwards. some degree of self-government, and officially declared independence on September 21, 1964, as a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Politics:
The Constitution of Independence promulgated on July 21, 1964, stipulates that Malta is a constitutional monarchy, with the Queen of England as the Head of State of Malta.
Amendment to the Constitution of December 13, 1974, Malta became a **** and State, with the President as the Head of State, who is elected by the Parliament for a term of five years. Parliament is unicameral and is known as the House of Representatives.
Foreign relations: Malta pursues a policy of neutrality and non-alignment, and attaches importance to the development of political and economic relations with Western Europe. It does not allow foreign military bases in Malta and is a member of the Council of Europe.
Relations with China: On January 31, 1972, Malta established diplomatic relations with China.
Transportation
Entry and Exit Procedures
Visa:
1. Required time: two weeks in advance to apply for a visa
2. Required Items: the purpose of the visit, the duration of the stay and the time of arrival in Malta should be stated in the note or official letter;
Applicants, regardless of passport type, are required to fill in the visa application form in English three times, and submit three photographs;
Applicants, regardless of passport type, are required to fill in the visa application form in English, and submit three photographs;
The applicant must also fill out the visa application form in English. Three photographs should be submitted;
Provide a letter of invitation and a telegram; before applying for a visa, the licensee must sign his/her passport.
3. Visa status: The Malaysian side issued a one-month entry visa.
Those who go to a third country through Malaysia can be exempted from obtaining a visa if they have booked a combined air ticket, do not leave the airport and stay for not more than 24 hours. Otherwise, a visa should be obtained.
Route:
Beijing-Rome-Valletta
Leisure
Elegant and beautiful Queen of the Dogs: The Maltese, also known as the Maltese
Height: males: 21-25 cm, females: 20-23 cm
Weight: 1.8-2.7 kilograms, maximum 3.2 kilograms
Origin: 1.8-2.7 kilograms. p>
Origin: Malta
Use:
Typical play dog and classical companion, one of the most valuable and popular breeds available.
Purchase and selection and breeding points:
The Maltese is typically characterized by a beautiful and beautiful coat, so you should choose a pure white, unadulterated hair, hair smooth as silk, about 22 centimeters long, avoiding short, curved, rough and thin coat; weight, height should not be more than the standard; eyes should be large, round and black, avoiding light color; nose black avoiding light color; limbs should be short, long torso, the waist and back should be straight.
Defects:
The teeth bite is not correct, the hair color is mixed, the hair is curled and twisted into knots, the eye color is light, the eye rim color is light are defective. Those with cryptorchidism on both sides are inferior.
Maintenance and management points:
The Maltese should pay attention to appropriate indoor or outdoor exercise. The dog coat care is extremely important, should be combed and brushed 1 time a day, both to keep the coat clean and beautiful, but also to reduce the number of baths; usually do not feed too much to avoid overfat; morning and evening should be replaced with fresh water for drinking; regular pruning of paws, so as not to paw long easy to scratch the body; to keep the ear canals clean, and often cleaned with a cotton wool skimmer. Maltese like clean, dry, so it should be away from the humid environment; Maltese long life, as long as the feeding management is appropriate, the longest life up to eighteen or nineteen years old.
Conformation standard:
Elegant, striking, a kind of affectionate ornamental dog, slightly rounded top of the head, covered with long hair, black tip of the nose and lip hair in a whisker-like shear bite, ears low and drooping, covered with long ornamental hair, eyes large and round protruding brown, black eye sockets, the body is long and narrow, wide chest, short limbs with ornamental hair.
Coat quality and color:
Smooth silky long hair, adult up to 20 cm or more. There is no undercoat, and the coat colors are pure white, tan and yellowish, with pure white being the most valuable.
Price:
2-3 month puppies (each) JPY150,000/HKD90,000/RMB8,000
History:
Ancient breed from the island of Malta, with a history of over 3,000 years. The Maltese is an ornamental dog and has a high reputation in the world. It was brought to Malta by the Phoenicians in 500 BC. The dog has been the pet of ladies in ancient Greece, Egypt and Rome, and became a court pet in France in the 15th century.
In 1813 the island of Malta was occupied by the British, and Queen Victoria ordered that tribute be paid to the dog from the island. At the end of the 19th century, the dog's magnificent qualities earned it the top spot in the breed's list of ornamental dogs, and it also gained popularity in the United States.
This century, the dog regained a strong position in Italy. In the 1950s, Italian Bianca bred some 30 Maltese that won national and international prizes, maintaining the dog's popularity to the present day, and in the 1980s the dog was the number one show dog in Japan.
In recent years, China has imported Maltese dogs from abroad, which are very few in number and generally cost more than 10,000 yuan. There are a few in northern Chinese cities
Food
Flower meals with a twist
Today, dishes made with flowers are popular around the world, and many people put flowers into wine and drinks to make them uniquely fragrant.
Malta, in the Mediterranean, is famous for its culinary flower soup. Pear, crocus and strawberry "three-color soup", as well as the gourd flower chopped up to make the "flower soup", to name but a few, for this beautiful island country added a different flavor.
Moving through the landscape
Malta, also known as the Maltese Islands, is a small country in the Mediterranean Sea. With a population of 380,000 and an area of 316 square kilometers, Malta*** consists of five main islands, including Malta, Comino and Gosu. It is 90 kilometers away from Sicily in Italy and 300 kilometers away from the African continent, which is a sea bridge connecting the two continents. Due to the location of Europe, Asia, Africa, the three continents of the sea traffic, Malta is also known as the "heart of the Mediterranean Sea".
In the early nineteenth century, the British colonizers to Malta as a way to the East of the Midway Island, where the establishment of sea, land and air bases. After a century and a half of struggle, Malta won its independence in 1964.
The average temperature here is 20 degrees Celsius all year round, and swimming is possible all year round. The island is surrounded by snow-white sandy beaches, which, when viewed from the air, look like a large pearl set in the middle of an aquamarine, surrounded by sparkling diamonds.
Valletta, the capital of Malta, is a modern city with an ancient flavor. The city retains a number of finely crafted Victorian buildings and square stone paved old streets. The Compound, a famous monument built in 1623, was once a stronghold of the Maltese people against foreign invasion. After independence, part of the compound was used as the President's residence and the rest as a park. Valletta is also Malta's largest seaport and entrepot center.
Tourism is the mainstay of Malta's economy, with three times as many tourists as the country's population visiting Malta each year, and tourism contributes around thirty percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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List of attractions:
Valletta Ancient Shrines Underground Tombs
Valletta Monuments Presidential Palace of Malta Mostar Cathedral
St. John's Cathedral Grand Harbour Knights' Palace
Victoria City CALYPSO CAVESTERS SHRINE REMAINS
Travel Suggestions
Travel References:
Location:Located in Southern Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea, 90 kilometers south of the Italian island of Sicily.
Area: 320 square kilometers
Climate: typical Mediterranean-type climate, with an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius in summer and 15 degrees Celsius in winter, and a winter rainy season from November to March.
Capital: Valletta
Language: The official language is Maltese, with English and Italian also popular.
Religion: The state religion is Roman Catholicism
Time difference: Beijing time minus 7 hours, (the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in September is daylight saving time, so the time difference at this time is Beijing time minus 6 hours.)
Currency: Maltese Lira (Maltese Liri), abbreviated as (LM), locally known as the unit of money for the pound (Pound), 1 pound is equal to 100 cents. The exchange rate is 1 lira equivalent to about 2.634 U.S. dollars.
Voltage: 220/240 volts, round three-hole sockets.
National Day: September 21
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Geography, Travel, Europe, World, Malta
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