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	Malta - MSN Encarta
		The Maltese islands are the rocky peaks of limestone mountains that rise from the sea south of Sicily.
		The population of Malta (2006 estimate) is 400,214.
		The capital and leading port of the country is Valletta (population, 2004 estimate, 7,137), on the island of Malta.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761555566/Malta.html (1308 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Malta
		Malta is the headquarters of the British Mediterranean fleet, and the principal coaling station in the Mediterranean.
		The estimated civil population of the islands was 205, 059 on 1 April, 1906.
		The earlier period of their rule was the golden age of the history of the island, for during that time Malta was one of the chief bulwarks of Christendom against the power of the Turks.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/09574a.htm (2305 words)

	Wikinfo \| Malta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Malta has been inhabited since around 5200 BC and a significant pre-historic civilisation existed on the islands prior to the arrival of the Phoenicians who named the main island Malat, meaning safe haven.
		Under its 1964 constitution, Malta initially retained Queen Elizabeth II as sovereign of Malta and a governor general exercised executive authority on her behalf, but on December 13, 1974, Malta became a republic within the Commonwealth, with executive authority vested in a Maltese president.
		Malta and Tunisia are currently discussing the commercial exploitation of the continental shelf between their countries, particularly for oil exploration.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Malta (903 words)

	Republic of Malta, Malta
		The Maltese Islands are the last remains of a land bridge which during the Late Tertiary era and the Glacial periods of the Pleistocene linked Sicily with North Africa and divided the Mediterranean into two.
		On the main island, Malta, the land rises in stages from northeast to southwest.
		The cultivable land is mostly in the larger basins in the eastern half of the island, and it is in these areas that the main concentrations of population and economic activity have developed.
	www.planetware.com /malta/republic-of-malta-m-m-m.htm (815 words)

	Discover Malta \| Region \| Malta
		Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is a small and densely populated (July 2006 extimate: 400,214 for an area slightly less than twice the size of Washington, DC) island nation consisting of an archipelago of seven islands in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.
		Malta Island is the largest of the seven islands that constitute the Maltese archipelago and Republic of Malta.
		The Island's main attraction is the Blue Lagoon, a sheltered inlet of shimmering aquamarine water over white sand and a popular day trip by pleasure and sail boat.
	userwww.sfsu.edu /~villaluz/malta/region.html (576 words)

	About Malta - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
		The Republic of Malta is a small and densely populated island nation consisting of an archipelago in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.
		Although Malta geophysically constitutes a part of North Africa — lying on the African continental plate directly south of Italy and north of Tunisia and Libya — the country is geopolitically located in Southern Europe.
		Malta is the smallest EU country in terms of both population and area.
	www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Malta.html (696 words)

	Malta (09/06)
		During this period, Malta was sold and resold to various feudal lords and barons and was dominated successively by the rulers of Swabia, Aquitaine, Aragon, Castile, and Spain.
		Queen Elizabeth II was sovereign of Malta, and a governor general exercised executive authority on her behalf, while the actual direction and control of the government and the nation's affairs were in the hands of the cabinet under the leadership of a Maltese prime minister.
		Malta maintains an embassy in the United States at 2017 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202-462-3611).
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5382.htm (3004 words)

	Information about Malta
		The Maltese Islands lie in the centre of the Mediterranean, Europe, 93KM south of Scicily and 300KM north of Libya.
		A smaller uninhabited island of Filfla is also part of the Maltes Islands, which is about 5Kmoff the southern coast.
		Malta is the largest island only 27KM at its longest point from the northwest to southeast, and 14.5km at its widest point, from west to east.
	www.holiday-malta.com /resort/malta (325 words)

	Malta, Island of Trust
		It was brought to the island by no one less than the Apostle Paul in 60 A.D. St. Luke described the circumstances in chapters 27 and 28 of the Acts of the Apostles.
		The Maltese Islands are studded with symbols expressive of the people’s thankfulness for past graces and faith in the future.
		Both Malta and Gozo are a wellspring of inspiration for coping with the problems of life with invincible trust.
	www.theculturedtraveler.com /Archives/Dec2002/Malta_1.htm (1109 words)

	CountryProfiler.com: Malta Gateway
		Malta's key location mid-way between Europe and North Africa gives the island added advantage as an investment location; with its western European business environment, sophisticated infrastructure and highly skilled workforce, Malta is targeting investment from high value added industries and service providers.
		The island's proximity to and cultural links with North African markets such as Libya, Egypt, Tunisia and the Middle East is attracting companies that are using Malta as a stepping-stone for trading, distribution and marketing for international operations in Southern Europe and North Africa.
		And, while Malta's flexible and highly trained, multi-lingual workforce is the island's most valuable asset, wages in Malta remain below Western European average, and the island is considered one of Europe's most profitable investment locations according to Eurostat, who also placed Malta in third place among the EU25 in terms of FDI per capita.
	www.countryprofiler.com /Malta/fdi_gateway1.html (1037 words)

	Malta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Malta is a republic, whose parliamentary system and public administration is closely modelled on the Westminster system.
		The smaller islands, such as Filfla, Cominotto and the Islands of St. Paul are uninhabited.
		The highest point is at Ta' Dmejrek on Malta Island at 253 metres (830 ft) near Dingli.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Malta (4030 words)

	MAFS 2nd Workshop - The Maltese Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Malta, the small island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea with 7000 years of history is the ideal destination for those who like culture, history, sunshine and a calm atmosphere.
		When in Malta one must visit St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta and Mosta dome that is one of the biggest domes in the world.
		Malta and Gozo are also known for their traditional food including traditional cheeselets made up of sheeps' milk and a number of fish dishes including the traditional 'lampuka' (Dorado fish).
	www.malta-mafsworkshop.com /malta.html (439 words)

	Islands - Malta
		Malta is one of those marriages of history, culture, and climate found few places beyond the Mediterranean.
		In Valleta, Malta's ancient capital, frescoes in the Grand Masters' Palace (built in 1574), depict the story of the Knights of Malta, those intrepid crusaders who staved off the invasion of Europe by Turks in the Great Siege of 1565.
		Malta celebrates Carnival (Mediterranean-style) at the start of Lent, with floats, carts, and fancy dress costumes with masks (for both children and adults), but for many visitors, the soul of the island can be best seen during the summer festas.
	www.islands.com /malta (406 words)

	MALTESE STUDIES
		The University of Mdina, the island's capital at the time, resisted the imposition of a priest from Sicily on the grounds that he was young and he did not know the vernacular.
		Sicily, with which the inhabitants of Malta were certainly in contact, at this time was open to these same influences but most of the island was converted to the Muslim faith in the 8th century A.D. and subsequently adopted the Arabic language.
		In 1921 the Society of Maltese Authors was born and this gave added impetus to the movement for the use and recognition of the language as a valid literary medium.
	aboutmalta.com /grazio/study2.html (1262 words)

	Amazon.fr : Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege, 1940-1943: Livres en anglais: James Holland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Thus, they insisted on holding the island as a base, despite a prolonged aerial bombardment that nearly destroyed the garrison and subjected the island's population to famine.
		Dismissing the controversy over whether Malta and the Eastern Mediterranean were really worth holding on to during the war, Holland focuses on the people who lived and fought on the island.
		Fortress Malta follows the story through the eyes of individuals who were there: the pilots, submariners, soldiers, and civilians who provide the tales of heroism, resilience, love, and loss.
	www.amazon.fr /Fortress-Malta-Island-Under-1940-1943/dp/1401351867 (701 words)

	Northern Malta: Mellieha, Bugibba, St Paul's, Gnejna Bay, Paradise Bay, Golden Bay, Popeye Village, Mistra Village
		Northern Malta, which until the end of the nineteenth century was a sparsely populated region has been subject to considerable development in the last forty years.
		This is the parish church of Mellieha and is set on the highest point of the town, dominating the skyline from the beach and all around the vicinity.
		Considering Malta isn't exactly known for its greenery there is a surprising amount of it around this part of the islands.
	www.imalta.com /travel/attractions-malta/malta-north.htm (1475 words)

	CVC's Christmas on Malta
		Malta - An Island Republic (A.D. 1964 - Current)Malta became an independent country on September 21, 1964 and is a member of the Commonwealth.
		On the 13th of December of 1974, by an act of Parliament, Malta was declared a republic.
		Malta has been converted to Christianism in the year 60 AD by St Paul - see Acts of the Apostles chapter 27 and 28.
	www.cvc.org /christmas/malta.htm (1259 words)

	Real Estate In Malta - Royal Visit Boosts Island's Property Prospects
		Malta missed it's own target of a modest increase in tourists this summer, and there are worries on the island that the opportunity to increase awareness among potential visitors will be missed.
		'Malta is ideally situated in the Mediterranean to attract tourists from all over Europe and further afield but for a lot of people I speak to in other countries it isn't an obvious destination of choice.
		Because of the island’s strategic position north of Africa’s shoreline, it attracted numerous kings and emperors with their warriors and legions in the antiquity, as well as the Knights of St. John in medieval times.
	www.escapeartist.com /OREQ16/Real_Estate_In_Malta.html (1021 words)

	Island of Malta Vacation Rentals, Island of Malta Rentals, Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes, , Malta
		Island of Malta Vacation Rentals may feature Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes.
		Island of Malta Malta Vacation Rentals offer access to activities that will keep you entertained.
		Island of Malta Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes in Malta are an affordable vacation lodging option.
	www.a1vacations.com /Malta-Rentals/Island-of-Malta-vacation-rentals.htm (191 words)

	Malta Vacation Rentals, Malta Rentals, Malta Holiday Rentals, Great Rentals
		Malta offers fabulous diving and snorkeling with its warm, clear waters, sheltered bays, shipwrecks, reefs, and colorful marine life.
		Highlights for guests of Malta villas and vacation rentals include touring the Hypogeum, a labyrinth of underground chambers believed to have been a temple and burial site created by Neolithic man. Amulets, statuettes, figurines, and vases from the site are displayed at the National Museum of Archaeology.
		Other attractions for guests of Malta vacation rentals include Baroque churches, locally made handcrafts, and the remarkable Ggantija Temples, dating to the third century B.C. and believed to be the world's oldest free-standing structures.
	www.greatrentals.com /malta/malta.html (462 words)

	Amazon.com: Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege 1940-43: Books: James Holland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The island's stubborn, against-the-odds resistance allowed Malta to remain a strategic Allied stronghold throughout the Mediterranian campaign: first, enabling the interdiction of Axis supplies and reinforcements headed for North Africa and then serving as a bridgehead for the Allied invasion of Siciliy.
		Holland's narrative is sprinkled with vivid, first-person recollections and meticulously reconstructed feats of derring-do.
		Whether it's the native Malta people surviving the raids, gun crews living there through-out the time period (Army personnel seem to have been there for the duration), the pilots (due to the stress, the RAF was replacing crews about once every three months), or the Naval personnel.
	www.amazon.com /Fortress-Malta-Island-Under-1940-43/dp/1401351867 (2936 words)

	GRAND HOTEL-MGARR GOZO island-(MALTA)
		Arriving in Gozo from Malta, your first close up view will be of Mgarr, where fishing boats and ferries lie in a harbor backed by flat-roofed houses on the hillside.
		The Island of Malta: Set in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, half way between Sicily and North Africa, the Maltese archipelago consists of five islands: Malta, Gozo, Comino and two uninhabited islands, Cominetto and Filfla.
		Air Malta is its official airline which hosts flights to a number of European and Middle Eastern cities.
	www.maltahotel.net /hotel/GrandHotel_Mgarr_Gozo/index.html (683 words)

	Travel to Malta, Tours, Hotels and Information
		The Republic of Malta is a small and densely-populated island nation in southern Europe.
		Gozo is second in size to Malta Island.
		The island has a population of 30,000, about 6,000 of them living in its capital Rabat, also known as Victoria.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Malta/index.html (386 words)

	YourMalta.com - A Guide To Malta - Welcome and Introduction
		Whether you are visiting Malta for pleasure or business, our guide to the island will provide you with advice and recommendations for the best hotel deals, villa and self catering holidays, cheap flights, package holidays and car hire, as well as infomative articles and press reviews.
		The popular Malta Hilton has achieved a remarkable result in an EU Eco-label audit which was conducted by the Malta Standards Authority, according to local Malta newspapers.
		HSBC has started to offer "buy to let" loans in what it says is a unique product for Malta Property For those looking for a home where they can spend their Malta holidays this might be of interest as HSBC claim it has two advantages.
	www.yourmalta.com (538 words)

	Malta villa rentals, Malta vacation rentals, Cyber Rentals
		Island of Gozo (4), Island of Malta (5)
		Gozo, reached by a 20-minute ferry ride, is more rural than the Island of Malta, but it has some interesting attractions.
		Renting a villa in Malta is an affordable way to be able to explore all that Malta has to offer while allowing private time for rest and relaxation.
	www.cyberrentals.com /Malta/r43.htm (315 words)

	Malta : Hotels, Restaurants, History, Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Located at the heart of the Mediterranean, the island of Malta offers a superb holiday experience for everyone.
		Life here is lived to the full, so kick back and enjoy the carefree revelry of the summer fiestas that spring up in and around the colourful local villages.
		Malta is an island of bliss where everybody is welcome.
	www.maltaresorts.com (100 words)

	0800 Malta : The Island of Gozo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		There are also other interesting testimonies from the prehistoric ties of Malta, notably the "Menhir" of Qala, "Santa Verna", a smaller temple close to Xaghra, and the Temples Tal-Qighan and Ta Marziena.
		Xlendi is a small village with a small land-locked sandy and pebbly beach, on the west side of the Island.
		With Rabat basically in the centre of the Island with roads radiating to most of the outlying villages, navigation is quite easy and an adequate road sign system exists.
	malta.co.uk /malta/gozo.htm (1336 words)

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