Malta Gozo And Comino (English Language Edition)

Excerpt from the introduction: The Republic of Malta is located in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea. The archipelago is formed of two main islands, Malta and Gozo which, as well as Comino, are the only inhabited islands, and some smaller uninhabited islands named Cominotto, Filfla and St Paul. Thanks to its position, Malta has represented a bridge between Europe and Africa since ancient times. The islands are in fact only 90 kilometres from Sicily and 290 from the African coast. With a population of about 400,000 inhabitants and a surface area of 320km2, Malta has the highest density of population per square kilometre of any European country. Numerous peoples have occupied these islands in the course of its lengthy history (Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spanish, French and English) leaving behind an artistic and cultural heritage of immense value. As early as prehistoric times large temples were built indicating a highly developed and sophisticated civilisation.
Softcover. Published by Casa Editrice Perseus 2013