5.Economy

The main branch of economy of Malta is tourism. The flow of tourists to Malta is continuously growing. Malta is one of the largest world centers of learning English and taking students from around the world. Also in Malta is a row of large businesses requiring a highly skilled workforce: production of microchips (ST Electronics), printing of banknotes (De La Rue), aircraft maintenance (Lufthansa Technics), programming, etc. Owing to the wide variety of urban and natural landscapes of Malta is a popular location for filming movies. In Malta filming movies Gladiator, Munich, the Da Vinci Code and others. From 1 January 2008 instead of the Maltese Lira Malta introduced the Euro.

6.Transport

The main form of transport is automobile. Traffic — left hand. A bus service connects all the settlements of Malta, but not directly, and through the Central bus station, located at the gates to the old town of Valletta. After the purchase of new buses in the summer of 2011 travel has risen to 2.6 euros per day (the ticket can be used in both directions until 11 PM). Also have tickets for 7 days (12 €) and 30 days (26 €). Currently (as of August 2014) a ticket for two hours is 1.3€, 1 day — 1.5€, 7 days — 6,5€. The buses are air conditioned. Having a schedule. The schedule hanging on all the stops, on a large electronic scoreboard timeout nearest bus. Basically, the buses run 3 times per hour.

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7.Education Schooling in Malta starts very early — most babies begin to walk to school in three years, although the compulsory school age is five years. School education lasts eleven years, and divided into primary and secondary school. Then students receive a two-year vocational education, which is provided by the Malta College of arts, science and technology (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST)). After receiving professional education, the citizens of Malta can go to the labour market, and can get a higher education, which is represented only by the Malta University. 8.Currency

The currency of Malta is the Euro (EUR, code 978). 1 Euro is divided into 100 cents. In circulation are banknotes in denominations of 5,10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros, and coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents; 1 and 2 euros.

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9.Tradition

Nice tradition – barbecue Saturday. If you ask a local resident what he does on the Sabbath day, the Maltese is safe to say that goes with a family barbecue. Went on a Saturday night to the seashore, you can see a huge number of fires. 10.Language

The main languages of Malta are Maltese and English, is also fairly widespread Italian 11.Public rules

Behavior in public places

- Smoking in public places in Malta is prohibited. You can smoke in designated areas where the exhaust smoke.

- Smoking in public places in Malta is prohibited. You can smoke in designated areas where the exhaust smoke.

- Refusing invitations to tea or dinner will upset the Maltese. - The Maltese don't like it when people are late for dinner. - Residents of Malta, as a rule, go to bed early — by 22 hours. - For photo and video shooting in churches need to get permission, and it is usually free. 12.Holidays

National holidays Malta 1 January — New year February 10 — the Day of the shipwreck of St. Peter March 19 — St. Joseph's March 31 — Day of peace (organized regatta in La Valette) During Easter week — good Friday 1 may — labour Day. Festa Of St. Joseph. June 7 — the Feast of the Sette of Gonio" June 29 — the Day of the apostles Peter and Paul 15 August — assumption of the virgin September 8 — the Feast of the Madonna of the Winner September 21 — independence Day 8 December — fest of the Immaculate Conception of the virgin Mary 25 December — Christmas day 13. Attractions

Ghar-Dalam

Amazing cave of Ghar-dalam (or Ar-dalam, with malt. Għar Dalam cave of darkness"), located in the South of Malta, attracted scientists and archaeologists from around the world. And it is no wonder: here were found in good condition layers of bone remains of animals that became extinct at the end of the last glaciation, that is simply put —a very, very long time. But that's not all — Ghar-dalam also found traces of early human habitation, which has been here no less than 7400 years ago.

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In Ghar-dalam were found the bones of dwarf Hippo who died about 180 thousand years ago. There are also the remains of dwarf deer, which is still a bit younger — he's only 18 thousand years. The Triton Fountain

The fountain was created by local sculptor Vincent Apap (Vincent Apap) and opened in 1959. In 1978 the bowl of the fountain was damaged, as when organizing a music festival the fountain was used (which may well be surprised!) as a stand for the stage. Repaired he was only in 1987. South of the fountain you can see the monument to military pilots (Air Force Memorial), placed near the city gate of Valletta in memory of 2 298 pilots of the allied forces, downed over the Mediterranean sea during the Second world war

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Golden Bay Golden Bay is one of the few sandy beaches on the Northwest coast, as well as one of the most popular attractions of Malta. There is a rental of beach umbrellas, several beach clubs and a large hotel near the sea. Since this is a rather famous beach, host to many tourists, there is always possible to find the rental equipment for various water sports. It is best to enjoy this beach at sunset, when the place really lives up to its name.

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