The strategic importance of Malta was discovered by the Phoenicians, who occupied the island, such as later the Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans.The Knights of St. John, who have settled in the year 1530 after the call of Charles v on the three Maltese Islands Malta, Gozo and Comino, reached its highest glory as they resisted an attack of the Turkish forces in 1565. Napoleon occupied Malta in the year 1798, but the French troops were ousted by British troops in the next year. British rule was confirmed by the Treaty of Paris in 1814. Malta was attacked by German and Italian aircraft in World War II but never conquered by the axis powers.
On 21 September 1964, the island became an independent nation and declared on 13 December 1974, to a Republic, but still remained under British colonial rule. When the Alliance ended in 1979 with Gossbritannien, Malta received their neutrality agreements with other countries. Although Malta made its application for the Europaeschische Union, frohr the Labour Party which won elections in 1996, the request and peace programme got out from the NATO - to obtain their neutrality. As the nationalist party won the elections in 1998, she again made an application to the EU and Malta is beiobtainreten the EU finally in 2004.
Mediterranean culture is dominant in this country but 150 years of British rule have left their mark. English is together with Maltese the Amtsspache. The Catholic Church is the guardian of national traditions and if you will make a round trip with your car, you see that the churches are usually the largest buildings in most villages and towns. The Maltese are celebrating their local Saint with several festivals, where they fill the streets with confetti. Enjoy of your rental car after Buggibba or the capital Valetta, this country's beautiful cities!
this country is known for its fine craftsmanship, particularly his hand embroidered top, hand-woven fabrics, the blown glass and his fine silver. The tradition of folk music is so much alive that this country each year makes a folk song competition which is very popular among locals.
The specialities of local cuisine are Pastizzi (salty Kaesegebaeck), Timpana (pasta with cheese and eggs to a cake baked) and Fenek, rabbit in the pot, usually fried or baked in the oven. Make a round trip to this country with your rental car and discover the history and the warm people! Access-rentacar.com offers the top car hire deals at the best price for this country.
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