Malta is a small island state in the Mediterranean Sea. Since the 16th century Arab and European empires fought for its lands, which could not but affect the national composition and culture of the country. Initially, the local inhabitants of the Maltese archipelago were descendants of ancient Phoenicians who colonized the islands. The centuries-old Arab presence has had a significant impact on their culture, traditions, cuisine and language. Since the 13th century, Malta has become part of Sicily. The islands have begun active integration of European culture, which continued with the colonization of Great Britain. The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese, based on Arabic with an admixture of Italian. Despite lasting Arab influence, 98% of the Maltese believers belong to Catholicism. Local residents are quite conservative. The family plays a fundamental role in the life of the Maltese. Locals celebrate holidays in a wide family circle, which includes distant relatives. In order to get together the whole family, they do not need a special reason - enough a desire to see one’s relatives. Family dinners or lunch often gathers at the table dozens of people. The meeting easily grows into a merry and noisy holiday. The standard of living in Malta is quite high, which allows locals to feel comfortable and enjoy a serene life in this beautiful region of the Mediterranean.
Malta is considered an industrial country. The most developed sectors are industry, trade, the service sector and as well as the financial sector. It …
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A small island in the Mediterranean Sea where the sun shines 12 months a year, Malta has always been a famous beach resort. However, not many know …
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Another interesting tradition of the Maltese that is incredibly attractive for tourists is a Saturday barbecue. Every Saturday the Maltese go to the seaside to spend time with their families and friends. With them, they take all the tools for cooking barbecues - braziers, skewers, and, of course, meat. As a rule, a barbecue on Saturdays starts in the evening. As a result, from afar on the beaches you can see dozens of lights from small fires. Along the shore you can find a lot of pavilions offering various products for barbecue. They can be bought and used on site or taken home as a souvenir.