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ABOUT MALTA - GENERAL  LANGUAGES AND MONETARY UNIT The main language of the Islands is the Maltese language, a semitic language built up from Arabic and Italian languages, and is spoken only by Maltese Citezens. The English language is spoken by nearly all Maltese Citezens, as our second language, and there is a good number of schools on the Island, that teaches the English language to foreing students from all over European Countries. The Italian language can be spoken by a good number of Maltese Citezens, and is considered to be, not officially, the third language for the Maltese Islands. Our Monetary unit is the Ewro, (€), the official currency in the EU, and used by many Countries within the EU. This € currency had replaced the Maltese Lira. Both the English Stirling, and the US Dollar are wellcomed by many commercial activities on the Islands, especially in touristic zones. POPULATION The Population of the Maltese Islands is around 400,000 Thousand People, and the main industry is Tourism, while there is an ongoing increase in the IT sector, with many foreign companies coming to set their base in Malta, knowing the very good standard of knowledge the Maltese possess, and the excellent stability of the Maltese Government. In fact, a very ambitious project called (Smart City), is on plan to be built to accommodate over five thousand workers, directly in this sector, with interest from the middle east.  PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND FEASTS
These feasts are celebrated in style, during the summer season, with band marches performing in the streets, fire works, colourful decorations, and everything that gives life to a happy feast. One can also find the traditionall Maltese Nougat, (Qubbajt), a much desired desert during the feasts. The Karnival, in February, San Girgor, after Easter, and L-Imnarja, in June are still being celebrated by the Maltese, and are part of our Culture and Folklor. Other folklor Feasts, such as (Notte Biancha), in Valletta, Mdinafest, held in Mdina, Birgufest, held in Birgu, and Summer nights, (Lejla Sajfija), organized by many localities, gives more brightness and colour to these Islands.  FOOD AND DRINKS Maltese Traditional Food Dishes, such as Bragioli, Stuffed Pork, Beef or Lamb cooked in oven with potatoes and onions, locally caught fresh fish, such as (lampuki), and a large variety of foreign cuisine, especially from our neighbouring Mediterranean Countries, are served from several Hotels, Restaurants, and Traditional Bars. Stuffat tal-Fenek, (Stewed Rabbit), Maltese Ftira, (Bread), with oil, Bigilla, made from beans, Bebbux bl-arjoli, (snails in very hot sauce), are just a few Traditional Maltese Food every visitor must try when visiting our Islands. Pizza is served everywhere, in our Maltese way, and is quite a delicious plate, sought after by locals and foreigners. Locally grown agricultural products, (fruit and vegetables) such as melons, watermelons, figs, strawberries, grapes, peaches, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cabbages, cauliflowers, garlic, etc; are very rich in taste and proteins, as they absorb the adequate sunlight they require as they mature. Traditional Local Wines and Beers is found everywhere, together with foreign ones from nearly all Countries that produces them, like Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Holland, Australia, and Portugal. Definitely, every visitor will surely satisfy his apetite, and thirst. |
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