Hello readers!
We are in Malta this week! The Republic of Malta is a group of islands about 90 km from Sicily. It's name is said to have come from the Greek word μέλι (meli) meaning honey. Malta has long been famous for it's large population of honeybees and abundance of honey. The offical language was replaced from Italian to Maltese and English in 1934. Like Sicily, Malta has been at one time or another controlled almost every civilization possible. These include the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, French, and the British, amongst many others. Only recently, in 1964, did Malta become independent. Malta apparently has a strong mythological lure and is considered by some to be the location of the mythical lost island of Atlantis. The island of Malta today is a popular tourist attraction (we really want to go visit it in person!) and is known for it's beautiful beaches, world heritage sites and it's appreciation of the arts.
Happy Traveling,
Flora and Leanne
To learn more visit:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/malta
Timeline: http://www.aboutmalta.com/history/time-Line.htm
Pictures: http://www.fortogden.com/MALTA-SLIDE-1.html
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For more great pictures of Malta, be sure to visit it on Google Earth!
ReplyDeleteFlora Rose :)