Malta, Island of the
Sun
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Malta is a
republic, whose parliamentary system and
public administration is closely modelled on
the Westminster system. Malta is an
archipelago in the central Mediterranean Sea
(in its eastern basin), some 93 km south of
the Italian island of Sicily across the
Malta Channel; east of Tunisia and north of
Libya in Africa. Blessed with year-round
sunshine and set in crystal clear waters,
Malta and its sister islands of Gozo and
Comino, can be a fascinating setting for a
truly memorable vacation. The islands?
numerous cultural, artistic and natural
treasures are there to be discovered and are
all within easy access from wherever one
chooses to stay.
The Maltese Islands, one of the most charming destinations in the Mediterranean, offer the traveller a unique holiday experience. Malta's outstanding archaeological and architectural heritage will act as an impressive backdrop to all of one's activities - a living testimony of 6,000 years of civilisation. The legacy of the various dominations who ruled over the islands throughout the ages can be seen, felt and savoured. Whether you are a tourist that seeks action or relaxation, tranquility or excitement, one can find it in Malta. For lovers of music, theatre and the arts, Malta boasts an abundant calendar of cultural manifestations and events. For the sportive visitor, the islands offer golf, tennis, sky-diving, horse-riding, and unlimited possibilities for water-sports - from sailing to windsurfing and the best scuba diving in the Mediterranean. Malta is a feast for the senses: delicious local cuisine and wines, bustling open air markets, traditional fireworks extravaganzas, delicate lace and multicoloured glassware, the thrills of the casino... All of this and more awaits the fortunate traveller who decides that it's time to say: It's Malta!
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