Malta

Location

The latitude and longitude of Malta are 35•N and 14•E.

It is an island in the Mediterranean Sea.

It is south of Italy.

Place

Physical Characteristics: Malta is an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, below Italy. The islands are on the Malta plateau, which was formed by a land bridge. The landforms consist of a lot of low hills, fields, and coasts. The climate is the Subtropical-Mediterranean climate, with the temperatures relatively warm throughout the year.

Human Characteristics: The population is around 400,00 people, with the capital being Valetta. Malta's culture has many aspects to it, due to the many influences Malta has. For example, Malta's cuisine is influenced by Sicily and England.

Human Environment Interaction

Humans Affect Environment: Malta has a very little freshwater supply, which leads to a higher dependence on desalination. Deforestation and the problem with preserving wildlife are also a major environmental problem.

Environment's Response: The temperature has risen about .5•C. Precipitation has decreased and increased, depending on the season, but the one thing that has been persistent is that the amount of thunderstorms has increased.

Movement

People: The main way people get around in Malta is by taxi or bus. Trains and trams are also used, but not quite as often. There are a lot of land bridges between the islands so the vehicles can move across.

Goods: The main exports of Malta are petroleum, circuits, medicine, and ships. The main imports are petroleum, circuits, and transportation vehicles.

Ideas: The French once ruled Malta, which resulted in France's culture spreading to the country, hence, the Sicilian influence on food. Malta is also a popular resort, which lets the travelers to show off their culture, further influencing the country.

Region

Malta is in Mediterranean Europe.

Mediterranean Europe has a very warm climate. The weather is usually nice. This brings in people from around the world. Since Malta is an island, there are many things to do out in the middle of the ocean: swim, snorkel, parasailing, etc.