The Republic of Malta (European countries) Satellite maps
The name: the Republic of Malta (The Republic of Malta)Independence Day: September 21 (1964)National Day: March 31 (1979)Flag: a rectangular, long and wide ratio of 3:2.Flag of the erection of two equal rectangular form, the left is white, right in red; the upper left corner of a silver-grey Xiangzhe red edge of the George Cross of the Order logo.White symbolizes purity, and red symbolizes the blood of the Warriors.George Cross of the Order of the origins of patterns: the people of Malta during World War II bravery in combat, with the allied forces crushed the German, Italian fascist attack, in 1942 by King George VI awarded Cross of the Order.Later, the Medal logo was drawn in the national flag, Malta independence in 1964, the Medal logo surrounded with red edge.National Emblem: In order to shield logo.Malta face shield for the national flag logo.Is a shield-shaped top of the crown, both sides of the olive branches and palm branches, at the bottom of the Shidai reads "Republic of Malta."Malta's largest natural harbor - Chittagong and the capital Valletta, Birgu, St. Gelai Ya and test between the ancient city of Spica 3, 15.56 km long coastline of Hong Kong, 10,000 tons cargo ship can enter the harbor loading and unloading of cargoes, an annual handling Capacity of 1.6 million tons.Hong Kong has many deep-as well as handling, refueling and grain storage facilities.Physical Geography: Located in the central Mediterranean, the "heart of the Mediterranean," said the area of 316 square kilometers, is the world-famous tourist destination, known as "Europe's village."From the island of Malta, Gozo and Comino, Cominotto Feierfula Island and five smaller islands, of which the largest island of Malta, 245 square kilometers.A coastline of 180 km.Malta island of low-lying East West high, undulating hills, a small inter-basin, with forest, rivers or lakes, lack of fresh water.Malta is a Mediterranean subtropical climate.Population: 401,200 (2004).Malta is, of the total population of 90 percent and the remainder are Arabs, Italians, British, and so on.The official language is Maltese and English.Catholic teaching for the country, the minority Christian Protestant and Greek Orthodox.Capital: Valletta (Valletta) is a European cultural city, the sixth of the Order of St. John's head Lawalaite named, is the political, cultural and business centre.It has many interesting aliases, such as "Order of St. John's City" and "the great Baroque masterpiece," "City of European art."A population of about 7100 (2004).A 100-year-old Mu Dina cityHistory: BC 10 to the eight century, the ancient Phoenicians to this settlement.In 218 BC by the Roman rule.First was the 9th century Arabs, Norman occupation.1523, the Order of St. John of Jerusalem from the Rhode Island moved here.1789, the French military mission will be driven out of Cleveland.1800 was the British from the United Kingdom, in 1814 becoming a British colony.1947-1959, and 1961 was from a certain degree of autonomy, September 21, 1964 formally declare independence, for the Commonwealth member countries.Politics: July 21, 1964 issued by the independent constitution, Malta as a constitutional monarchy system of government, the British Queen as head of state of Malta.December 13, 1974 amending the Constitution, Ma became the Republic of the president to heads of state, elected by Parliament for a term of five years., A unicameral parliament, said the House of Representatives.External relations: Malta pursue a neutral non-aligned policy, with attention to the development of the Western European political and economic relations.Does not allow foreign military bases set up in Malaysia, the Council of Europe member states.Relations with China: January 31, 1972, Malta established diplomatic relations with China.Reproduced: http://news.xinhuanet.com/ziliao/2002-06/18/content_445987.htm
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