Does anyone know about Malta?

The Republic of Malta is the name of this country.

The area is 3 16 square kilometers. It consists of five islands, of which malta island is the largest, with an area of 246 square kilometers, and has many natural harbors; The second largest island is Gozo Island, with an area of 67 square kilometers.

The population is 4,065,438+200,000 (2004). Mainly Maltese, accounting for 90% of the total population, the rest are Arabs, Italians, British and so on. Maltese and English are the official languages. Catholicism is the state religion, with 98% believers, and a few people believe in Protestantism and Greek Orthodox Church.

The population of Valletta, the capital, is about 7 100(2004).

The Head of State, His Excellency Dr. Edward Fenech adami, took office on 4 April 2004.

An island country in the middle of the Mediterranean is called "the heart of the Mediterranean". The whole territory consists of five islands, of which malta island is the largest with a long coastline of 180 km. It belongs to the subtropical Mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is 2 1.3 degrees, the highest temperature is 40 degrees, and the lowest temperature is 5 degrees. The average annual precipitation is 560mm.

From 10 BC to the 8th century BC, Phoenicians settled here. It has been ruled by the Romans since 2 18 BC. It has been occupied by Arabs and Normans since the 9th century. 1523, the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem moved here from Rhode Island. 1798, the French army expelled the Order. /kloc-was occupied by the British in 0/800 and became a British colony in 0/814. From 1947 to 1959 and 196 1, we gained some autonomy. September 2 1964 officially declared independence and became a member of the Commonwealth. 1966 held the first general election after independence, and the Kuomintang came to power and won. 197 1 ~ 1987, the Labour Party was in power 16 years. From 1987 to 1996, the Kuomintang was in power. From 1996 to 1998, the Labour Party came to power. From September 65438 to April 2003, the Kuomintang was in power. On April 12, 2003, the Kuomintang held an early general election and returned to power.

National Day: September 2 1.

Politics1After the Kuomintang came to power in September 1998, it made major adjustments to Malta's domestic and foreign policies and implemented a series of reform measures in the fields of finance, finance, taxation, justice, education and medical care. Foreign countries resumed their applications to join the European Union, and resumed their accession negotiations, making significant progress. At the end of 2002, they concluded negotiations with the European Union on Malta's accession to the European Union. In March 2003, a referendum was held, and 53% people supported joining the European Union. He came to power again in April 2003, during which he made major adjustments to Malta's domestic and foreign policies and implemented a series of reform measures in the fields of finance, finance, taxation, justice, education and medical care. 16 On April 6th, China and the EU formally signed the accession treaty. On May 1 2004, Malaysia joined the European Union. In recent years, we have further strengthened our relations with countries on both sides of the Mediterranean and continued to play a bridge role in Euro-Mediterranean cooperation.

Constitutional Law 65438+1The independent constitution promulgated on July 2, 9641stipulates that Malta is a constitutional monarchy and the Queen of England is the head of state of Malta. 1974 12 13 The Constitution was amended, and Malaysia became a republic, with the President as the head of state, elected by the Parliament for a term of five years.

The unicameral parliamentary system is called the House of Representatives. It is a legislature, elected by universal suffrage for a term of five years. The current parliament was formed on May 24th, 2003, with 65 seats, including 35 seats for the Kuomintang (ruling party) and 30 seats for the Labour Party (opposition party). Anton Tabone, Speaker, national party member, took office on May 24th, 2003.

Government On April 15, 2003, the Kuomintang was re-elected to form a new government. In March 2004, after the resignation of former Prime Minister edward fenech adami, H.E. Dr. Dr.Lawrence Gonzi took over as Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the cabinet was adjusted. The new cabinet is composed of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, 1 1 ministers and 7 parliamentary secretaries of state (equivalent to deputy ministers) with 20 members. The main members are: Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Togno Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and Interior. Minister of Education, Youth and Employment Louis Galea, Minister of Foreign Affairs Michael Frendo, Minister of Tourism and Culture Francis Zammit Dimech, Minister of Competition and Communication Censu Galea, Minister of Resources and Infrastructure Ninu Zammit, Minister of Gozo Giovanna Debono, Minister of Health, Ageing and Community Services Louis Deguara, Minister of Information Technology and Investment Austin Gatt, Minister of Rural Affairs and Environment George Pullicino, Minister of Urban Development and Roads Jesmond Mugliett, Minister of Family and Social Solidarity Delores Cristina.

There are 67 local municipal councils in China.

Judiciary The High Court is the highest judicial institution, consisting of 65,438+0 chief judges and 65,438+06 judges. It is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and will serve until he retires at the age of 65. The current Chief Justice is Dr. Vincent A.de Gaetano, who took office in 2002. Attorney General Silvio Camilleri took office in May 2004.

Political Party (1) Kuomintang (NP): The ruling party, founded in 192 1, with 32,000 people in party member. It advocates the establishment of a free and fair society according to Malta's characteristics of "believing in Catholicism and having European tradition and national spirit", advocates independent diplomacy, strengthens ties and cooperation with European countries and neighboring countries, and actively demands to join the European Union. The current leader is Dr. Lawrence Gonzi.

(2) Labor Party of Malta (MLP): opposition party, founded in 1920, with about 30,000 people in party member. It advocates independence, neutrality and non-alignment, opposes Malaysia's accession to the EU, and advocates establishing a "partnership" with the EU. Internally, it advocates that citizens enjoy equal rights and establish an independent economy. Leader Alfred Santer.

(3) The opposition party alternativa Demokratika(AD), founded in 1989, with 700 people in party member, is one of the founding members of the European Green Party Alliance. Pay attention to anti-corruption, social and environmental issues. Malaysia's parliament has no seats. President Harry Vasallo.

Important person Eddie Fennech adami: President. Born in February 1934. 1958 graduated from the Royal University of Malta with a doctor of law. 196 1 began to engage in political activities. From 65438 to 0975, he served as assistant to the Secretary-General of the Kuomintang, and later served as chairman of the National Executive Committee of the Kuomintang. 1Since April 1977, he has been the leader of the Kuomintang. 1967 was elected as a member of parliament. Since then, he has been re-elected in all previous general elections. 1May 1987 to1May 1996 as Prime Minister. 1998 became prime minister in September. In April 2003, he was re-elected as Prime Minister. In February and March 2004, he resigned as the leader of the Kuomintang and the prime minister of the government. In April, he was nominated by the Kuomintang and elected as the seventh president of Malaysia by parliamentary vote. 1978, 1994, and visited China three times in 2002. I like reading and classical music, and have a strong interest in China handicrafts and folk songs and dances. Married with five children.

Dear Dr. Dr.Lawrence Gonzi: Prime Minister. Born in July 1953. 1975 graduated from the university of Malta with a doctor of law. 1975 to 1988 as a lawyer. 1989 to 1997 chairman of any large private company. 1976 to 1986 Chairman of the Catholic Action Committee of Malta. 1988 Elected Speaker of Parliament. 1996, former supervisor, party secretary and minister of social policy of Ying Ge opposition party parliament. 1997, served as general secretary of the Kuomintang. 1998, former minister of social policy and leader of parliamentary party group. 1999 was elected as deputy leader of the Kuomintang and served as deputy prime minister and minister of social policy. In March 2004, he was elected as the leader of the Kuomintang and served as the prime minister of the government. Friendly attitude towards China, he led a delegation to visit China in 1996 and 2000 as the speaker and deputy leader of the Kuomintang. Married with two sons and one daughter.

Lack of economic and social resources, shortage of technical personnel, small-scale processing industry, shipbuilding and ship repair industry continued to slump. In addition, high employment, high wages, high welfare policies and labor disputes have also restricted Malaysia's economic development to some extent.

In order to improve the economy and narrow the gap with EU standards, the Kuomintang began to adjust Malaysia's economic policies and structure after taking office. The Malaysian government passed the Business Promotion Law in 20001year to encourage and promote investment and support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises with more preferential policies. In the same year, a white paper on employment and industrial relations was published, and a structural adjustment plan for Ma Jiang docks and shipyards was adopted. In 20001year, the export of Malaysian electronics manufacturing industry declined, but the output value of agriculture, fishery, construction, transportation and communication, commercial retail, finance and insurance, public enterprises and other industries all increased. In 2002, Malaysia's economy recovered and went out of the trough. In 2003, Malaysia's economy maintained a low growth momentum, and state-owned enterprises and welfare reforms made progress. In 2004, Malaysia's economic recovery progressed steadily and people's living standards improved.

The main economic indicators of Malaysia in 2004 are as follows:

Gross domestic product: US$ 5.584 billion

Per capita GDP: 13922 USD.

GDP growth rate: 1.5%

Inflation rate: 2.4%

Unemployment rate: 5.7%

Currency name: Maltese lira

Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.332 Maltese lira.

There are no other mineral resources except limestone used for building.

In 2004, industrial output accounted for 23% of GDP, up 0. 1% year-on-year. The main products are electronic products, mechanical equipment, precision instruments, food and beverage, chemical products and so on. At present, about 30,000 people work in the manufacturing sector, of which about 3,000 work in the electronics sector.

Agriculture In 2004, agricultural output accounted for 3% of GDP. Agricultural products mainly include wheat, potatoes, onions, beans and vegetables. Grain, milk, vegetable oil, fruit, etc. Rely on imports.

Tourism is Malaysia's main source of foreign exchange. There are 0/36 star-rated hotels/KLOC-0, including 6 five-star hotels with 2 17000 beds. In addition, there are 126 holiday apartments and inns that can provide more than 90,000 beds. In 2003, the total number of tourists to Malaysia reached1130,000, down 0.6% year-on-year. Tourism revenue was about 26 1 100 million Maltese lira, increasing by 6% in the same period.

There are no railways in transportation. The national highway is nearly 2200 kilometers. As of June 2004, there were 365,438+0.1.4 million registered vehicles in Malaysia. There are about 2557 registered ships, making it the fourth largest ship registration country in the world. The main airport is Lu Ya International Airport.

Finance In 2004, government debt accounted for 72.8% of GDP, and the government deficit reached 94 million Maltese lira (about 283 million US dollars).

By the end of 2004, foreign exchange reserves reached 2.865 billion US dollars.

Major banks in Malaysia:

Valletta Bank, with assets of 800 million Maltese lira.

Bank of the Mediterranean, assets 10. 1 1 100 million Maltese lira.

Bank of Ba Long, with assets of 4,565,438+500,000 Maltese lira.

APS Bank, with assets of 35.68 million Maltese lira.

Malaysia's long-term foreign trade deficit. Malaysia has trade relations with more than 100 countries and regions. The EU is Malaysia's most important trading partner, accounting for 65-70% of Malaysia's foreign trade, with France and Italy ranking first and second respectively. It mainly imports consumer goods, machinery, food and raw materials. Mainly export electronics, clothing, general mechanical products, etc. In 2004, Malaysia imported131700 million Maltese lira, up 2.9% year-on-year; Exports were 9150,000 Maltese lira, down1.6% year-on-year; The trade deficit reached 402 million Maltese lire, an increase of 52 million Maltese lire.

Every two people have 65,438+0 cars, and every thousand people have 429.9 telephones and 435 televisions and radios. Free education, free medical care and retirement insurance systems will be implemented.

There is no Ministry of National Defense in charge of military affairs, and the armed forces are directly under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister. There are about 1900 regular troops, including 228 officers and 400 logistics personnel. Brigadier General Carmel Vasallo, Commander of the Armed Forces, took office in March 2004. According to the bilateral defense agreement signed with Italy in 1980, Italy is responsible for providing security for Malaysia. The Malaysian police force is 1860, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior.

cultural education

Free and compulsory education in primary and secondary schools. * * * There are 340 schools. The main university is the University of Malta.

The main newspaper for press and publication: Horizon, with a daily circulation of about 20,000 copies; Motherland Daily, with a daily circulation of about 25,000 copies; The Times (English version) has a daily circulation of about 25,000 copies.

Radio and television are regulated by the Malta Broadcasting Authority. Malta TV is a national TV station, which broadcasts TV programs on 1962 and is operated by the government broadcasting service limited ... Super One, a TV station set up by the Labor Party, started broadcasting on 1994. Private cable TV stations mainly broadcast entertainment programs.

Ma Broadcasting Bureau was established in September 196 1, and is now a member of European Broadcasting Union, Commonwealth Broadcasting Association and European Press Institute. Magong Broadcasting Service Co., Ltd. is a government agency established on September 27th in accordance with the Broadcasting Law. 199 1. Ma Information Bureau is the bureau-level unit of Premier Ma's office, in charge of government news policies and various news media.

Independence Day: September 2 1 (1964)

National Day: March 3 1 (1979)

National flag: rectangular, with an aspect ratio of 3: 2. The flag surface consists of two equal vertical rectangles, the left side is white and the right side is red; There is a silver-gray George cross with a red border in the upper left corner. White symbolizes purity, and red symbolizes the blood of warriors. The origin of the pattern of George Cross: Maltese people fought bravely during World War II and cooperated with the allied forces to smash the attack of German and Italian fascists. In 1942, they were awarded the Cross by King George VI, England. Later, a medal pattern was painted on the national flag. 1964 When Malta became independent, a red border was added around the medal pattern.

National emblem: It's a coat of arms. The shield has the design of Malta's flag. The top of the shield is a crown, with olive branches and palm branches on both sides. The bottom of the shield is decorated with the words "Malta * * * and the country".

Dagang, the largest natural seaport in Malta, is located between the capital Valletta and the three ancient cities of Burkul, St. Gloria and Cospica. The coastline of the port area is 15.56 km, and 10,000-ton cargo ships can enter the port to load and unload goods, with an annual throughput of 6.5438+0.6 million tons. There are many deep-water docks in the harbor.

Loading and unloading, refueling and grain storage facilities.

Physical geography: Located in the middle of the Mediterranean, it is known as the "heart of the Mediterranean" with an area of 3 16 square kilometers. It is a world-famous tourist attraction and is known as "the village of Europe". The whole country is composed of five small islands: malta island, Gozo, Komino, Cominotto and Fifra, of which malta island is the largest, with an area of 245 square kilometers. Coastline length180km. Malta island is high in the west and low in the east, with rolling mountains, narrow basin, no forests, rivers or lakes, and lack of fresh water. Malta has a subtropical Mediterranean climate.

Population: 406,5438+200,000 (2004). Mainly Maltese, accounting for 90% of the total population, the rest are Arabs, Italians, British and so on. The official languages are Maltese and English. Catholicism is the state religion, and a few people believe in Protestantism and Greek Orthodox Church.

Capital: Valletta is a famous cultural city in Europe, named after La Oualett, the sixth leader of the Order of St. John. It is the political, cultural and commercial center of the country. It has many interesting nicknames, such as "Knight City of St. John", "Baroque's Great Masterpiece" and "European Art City". The population is about 7 100 (2004).

Brief history: From 10 BC to the 8th century BC, ancient Phoenicians settled here. It was ruled by the Romans in 2 18 BC. It has been occupied by Arabs and Normans since the 9th century. 1523, the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem moved here from Rhode Island. 1789, the French army expelled the Order. /kloc-was occupied by Britain in 0/800, and 18 14 became a British colony. 1947- 1959 and 196 1 gained some autonomy. On September 2 1964, 65438 officially declared its independence and became a member of the Commonwealth.

Politics: 2 1, 1, the independent constitution promulgated in July 1964 stipulates that Malta is a constitutional monarchy and the Queen of England is the head of state of Malta. 1974 12 13 Amend the Constitution, and Malaysia will become the Republic of * * *, with the President as the head of state, elected by the Parliament for a term of five years. Parliament is a unicameral system called the House of Representatives.

External relations: Malta pursues a neutral and non-aligned policy and attaches importance to developing political and economic relations with Western Europe. Foreign countries are not allowed to set up military bases in Council of Europe, and Council of Europe is a member of Malaysia.

Relations with China:1972 65438+1October 3 1, Malta established diplomatic relations with China.

Traffic guide

entry and exit procedures

Visa:

1. Time required: visa application needs two weeks in advance.

2. Requirements: indicate the purpose of the visit, the time of stay and the time of arrival in Malaysia on the note or official letter;

Applicants are required to fill in three visa application forms and submit three photos in English, regardless of their passports;

Provide invitations and electricity; Before applying for a visa, the holder must sign his passport.

Visa status: Malaysia will issue a one-time entry visa valid for one month.

Anyone who rides a horse to a third country can apply for a visa without leaving the airport and staying for no more than 24 hours. Otherwise, they should apply for visas.

Travel route:

Beijing-Rome-Valletta

Leisure and entertainment

Elegant and beautiful dog queen: Maltese dog, also known as Maltese dog

Body height: male dog 2 1-25cm, female dog 20-23cm.

Weight: 1.8-2.7kg, with the maximum weight not exceeding 3.2kg

Origin: Malta

Use:

The typical pet dog is also a companion dog with strong classical charm, and it is one of the excellent breeds that are both precious and pleasing to the eye at present.

Key points of breeding:

The typical feature of Maltese dogs is beautiful coat, so we should choose pure white, hairless, silky and about 22 cm long to avoid short, curved, thick and thin coat. Weight and height should not exceed the standard; Eyes should be big, round and black, and avoid light colors; Black nose avoids light color; Short limbs, long body and straight back.

Defects:

Tooth malocclusion, mixed hair color, curly hair winding into knots, and light eyes are all defects. Bilateral cryptorchidism is inferior.

Key points of feeding management:

Maltese dogs should pay attention to proper indoor or outdoor sports. It is very important to cherish the dog's fur, and brush it 1 time every day, which can not only keep the fur clean and beautiful, but also reduce the number of baths. Don't overeat at ordinary times to avoid obesity; Change water to drink in the morning and evening; Trim your claws regularly to avoid scratching your body when your claws are long; In order to keep the ear canal clean, always clean it with absorbent cotton. Maltese dogs like to be clean and dry, so stay away from wet environment; Maltese dogs live a long life. With proper feeding and management, the longest life span can reach 18 and 19 years.

Shape standard:

Elegant and eye-catching, an emotional pet dog with a slightly round head and long hair. The black lip hair at the tip of the nose is a beard-like scissors bite, the ears are low and drooping, covered with decorative long hair, the eyes are big and round in brown, the eyes are black and round, the body is long and narrow, the chest is wide, and the limbs are short and hairy.

Coat quality and coat color:

Long hair as smooth as silk can reach more than 20 cm in adulthood. Without undercoat, the coat color is pure white, brownish yellow, and pure white is the most precious.

Reference price:

February-March puppies (each) 65438 yen +050000/90000 Hong Kong dollars /8000 yuan.

History:

An ancient breed on the island of Malta, with a history of more than 3000 years, has always been a pet dog and enjoys a high reputation in the world. It was brought to Malta by Phoenicians in 500 BC. This kind of dog has always been the pet of aristocratic ladies in ancient Greece, Egypt and ancient Rome, and became the pet of French court in the15th century.

Malta island was occupied by Britain in 18 13, and Queen Victoria ordered the dog to pay tribute from the island. At the end of 2009+2008, this dog won the first place as a pet dog with gorgeous quality, and it is also very popular in the United States.

This century, this kind of dog regained its stable position in Italy. In 1950s, Bianca, an Italian, raised about 30 Maltese dogs and won prizes at home and abroad, which kept the popularity of this kind of dog up to now. In the 1980s, this kind of dog ranked first in Japan as a pet dog.

In recent years, our country has introduced Maltese dogs from abroad, the quantity is very small, and the price is generally more than 10 thousand yuan. There are several cities in northern China.

Gourmet famous food

A unique flower meal

Nowadays, dishes made of flowers are very popular all over the world. Many people put flowers in wine and drinks to make drinks unique and fragrant.

In Malta in the Mediterranean, cooked flower soup is famous everywhere. "Tri-color soup" made of pear, anchovies and strawberries, and "floral soup" made of chopped loofah flowers are numerous, adding a different style to this beautiful island country.

Every step forward, see a different perspective.

Malta, also known as Martis, is a small country in the Mediterranean. Malta has a population of 380,000 and an area of 3 16 square kilometers. It is mainly composed of five islands: malta island, Komino Island and Gosu Island. It is 90 kilometers from Sicily, Italy, and 300 kilometers from the African continent. This is a sea bridge connecting two continents. Malta is also called "the heart of the Mediterranean" because it borders Europe, Asia and Africa.

/kloc-At the beginning of the 9th century, British colonists set up land, sea and air bases in Malta in order to regard Malta as a midway island leading to the east. After a century and a half of continuous struggle, Malta won its independence in 1964.

The average annual temperature here is 20 degrees Celsius, and you can swim all year round. The island is surrounded by white sand beaches. If you look down from the sky, it is like a huge pearl embedded in aquamarine, surrounded by shiny broken diamonds.

Valletta, the capital of Malta, is a modern city with an ancient style. There are many finely carved Victorian buildings and ancient streets paved with stones in the city. Courtyard, a famous historic site built in 1623, was once a strong fortress for Maltese people to resist foreign aggression. After independence, part of the compound was used as the presidential residence, while the other part was transformed into a park. Valletta is also Malta's largest seaport and entrepot trade center.

Tourism is a pillar industry in Malta. The number of tourists is equivalent to three times of the national population every year, and tourism revenue accounts for about 30% of the gross domestic product.

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List of attractions:

The underground tomb of Valletta ancient temple

Valletta Monument Mostar Cathedral, Presidential Palace, Malta

St John's Cathedral Dagang Knight Palace

The ruins of Calypso Cave Temple in Victoria City.

Travel advice

Travel reference:

Location: Located in southern Europe, 90km south of Sicily, Italy, bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

Area: 320 square kilometers

Climate: Typical Mediterranean climate, with an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius in summer, 15 degrees Celsius in winter and 10 to March of the following year as the winter rainy season.

Capital: Valletta.

Language: Maltese is the official language, and English and Italian are also spoken.

Religion: Roman Catholicism is the state religion.

Time difference: Beijing time is reduced by 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 reduced by 6 hours compared with Beijing time. )

Currency: Maltese lira (LM), known locally as British pound, 1 British pound equals 100 cent. The exchange rate is 1 lira, equivalent to about RMB 2.634.

Voltage: 220/240V, round three hole socket.

National Day: September 2 1

Open classification:

Geography, Tourism, Europe, World, Malta

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