Malta Source: pixabay has such a country in Europe. Although it is just a small place, it has more than 7,000 historical relics, countless magnificent churches, endless blue Mediterranean coastline, world-famous natural harbor, vast pastoral scenery...

Malta

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There is such a country in Europe, although it is just a small place, With more than 7,000 years of historical relics, countless magnificent churches, endless blue Mediterranean coastline, world-famous natural harbor, vast pastoral scenery...

This country, which combines many scenery, is like a little-known and beautiful paradise alone, known as the "back garden of Europe" and the "heart of the Mediterranean "... This country is Malta.

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Malta

Republic of Malta, a mini island country in the center of the Mediterranean, near Italy. The land area is only 316km², with a total population of about 500,000. It ranks 10th in the world's smallest country, equivalent to 1/50 of Beijing, 1/20 of Shanghai, and 1/25 of Guangzhou.

Although Malta is small, it is a very wealthy EU country. In 2021, the per capita GDP of was US$33,300 , ranking among the top 30 in the world.

Malta is an island country located in the center of the Mediterranean, so it has a typical Mediterranean climate . Malta is not too cold in winter, with an average temperature of about 15℃; it is not too hot in summer, with a maximum temperature of about 30℃, with an average temperature of 25℃; the average temperature throughout the year is 21.3℃.

It is said that the name Malta originates from Greek Meli, which means sweetness. Malta does look like a honey dripping in the heart of the blue Mediterranean ocean, and has maintained a melting look under the scorching sun for thousands of years.

Spring came early. When Europe was still in the severe winter when thousands of miles away, Malta was already warm and the sun was warm, so many Europeans came here to avoid winter. Malta is known as the "back garden of Europeans", precisely because many Europeans like to come to Malta for vacation, basking in the sun, diving, surfing .

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Blue Malta, European back garden

Malta nationwide consists of five small islands: Malta , Gozo , Comino, Conminotto and Fairfra Island, with a coastline of 180 kilometers. Among them, Malta Island is the largest, with an area of ​​245.73 square kilometers, mostly natural ports; the second largest island is Gozo Island, with an area of ​​67.08 square kilometers.

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Gozo is the second largest island in Malta, and Blue Window is the most famous attraction on the entire Gozo Island. This is the background of the Dragon Girl’s wedding in "Game of Thrones". Located at the end of a cliff, the blue window is a natural arch formed by limestone . Unfortunately, the blue window collapsed on March 8, 2017. Although it is no longer possible to see the spectacular view of the sea and sky through this window, the cliffs near the coastline are also worth seeing.

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Malta has famous three blues: "blue window", "blue hole" and "blue lagoon", and the blue lagoon is located in Comino. The natural scenery of Comino Island is well preserved, with an area of ​​only 3.494 square kilometers. It is called "the bluest sea in the world." Under the influence of different sunlight and shadow, the Blue Lagoon shows changes at multiple angles and levels, with colorful spots "blue", like a dream. The lake is clear and so it is also a diving resort in Malta.

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Colorful fishing boats swaying on the water surface of the small and quiet harbor. These small boats called "Luzzu" are also the most photogenic business card in Malta. The eyes are painted symmetrically on both sides of the bow. This is the Eye of Horus in Egyptian mythology. Since the earliest Phoenicians who landed on the shore, fishermen have regarded it as patron saints and blessed those who went out to sea to safely be in the wind and waves.

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"City of Honey Color" Valletta

Valletta, the capital of Malta, is a complete world cultural heritage. It was built in the late 16th century and designed by Francesco Laparelli, a disciple of Michelangelo, one of the three Renaissance masters. This is the first modern-day planned city in Europe.

This European cultural city is named after La Valletta, the sixth leader of the " Knights of St. John ". It is the national political, cultural and commercial center of Malta.

Every street and every corner seems to be the filming place for the movie; every time you stop, every look back, every look up, you will gain unexpected scenery. The steep slope with super high slopes, golden buildings, colorful windows on both sides of the street, and a touch of blue in the distance, it seems to have entered the movie " Inception ".

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Whether it is a tall building or an ancient and low-rise civilian house, it is made of honey-colored limestone, and is matched with green trees and red flowers courtyards and street parks, giving people a fresh, elegant, simple and generous beauty. This place brings together all the balcony colors in Europe, but it mixes a typical "Malta style".

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The Order of St. John (also known as the Order of Malta , the Order of Hospital) was founded in 1048 by a group of European nobles Crusaders . It specializes in taking care of pilgrims who were sick on the way to Jerusalem . The slogan of the Order is "Guarding Faith and Aiding Suffering". The Knights of St. John, which eventually evolved into the Knights of Malta, is one of the oldest Catholic monastic knights and is one of the three famous knights in history, .

The original symbol of the Knights of Malta was the black-backed white octagonal cross. By the mid-13th century, the red-backed white octagonal cross was commonly used. This octagonal cross was also called " Malta Cross " because of the name of the Knights. The octagonal cross is not only a badge of the Knights, but also an ultimate symbol of taste and wealth. The most expensive watch brand in the world, Vacheron Constantin , also uses it as a logo.

1565, the Ottoman Empire attacked Malta in an attempt to occupy the whole of Europe. Under the leadership of the Grand Commander Valletta, the Knights crushed the Ottoman 50,000 troops with less than 8,000 troops in one fell swoop, defending the security of Southern Europe. The soul-stirring battle made the Knights even more respected by the entire Europe and were named "Shield of Europe".

St. John's Cathedral is the landmark and soul of this "Knights Kingdom". It was built by the Knights of Malta in 1573. It is the pinnacle of the late Renaissance , and is as famous as St. Peter's Church in the Vatican and Notre Dame Cathedral in Notre Dame .

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The walls are full of gorgeous Baroque decorations, dotted with the unique cross insignia of the Knights of Malta. The staggered carved stone walls are painted with paintings by the famous Italian painter Madia Brady. There is also the largest and only signature painting in the church - "John the Baptist's Beheaded".

The most unique thing is that the cathedral has 8 small chapels - members of the Knights are from 6 countries including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, England and Portugal, and are also known as the Eight-language Knights. The chapels worship their own patron saints.Chapels in eight languages ​​are neatly arranged inside the church, symbolizing the guardians of the faith of knights from various countries.

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500 Years have passed, and the chivalrous spirit still deeply influenced this country. It is like an invisible rich man, hiding his merits and fame in today's complex, noisy and chaotic Europe.

livable, suitable for learning, and suitable for business

Malta's climate and environment are very suitable for elderly care, vacation, and daily life. In addition, Malta ranks fifth in the world in the world medical system ranking released by the World Health Organization . Here, you can choose either a public healthcare system that provides free healthcare services by the government or a private healthcare system established by private investment.

Malta's medical system is very similar to that of the UK, implementing the free public medical system . This is also one of the reasons why more and more people choose Malta.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malta in 1972, traditional Chinese medicine has been continuously entering the lives of the people of Maltese with the deepening and consolidation of the friendly relations between the two countries, and has become a popular method of health care and treatment and rehabilitation. The local people have a deep relationship with traditional Chinese medicine and are happy to spread word by word of mouth traditional Chinese medicine to help them eliminate their illness and return to normal life. As of now, about one-third of the Maltese people in have received traditional Chinese acupuncture treatment.

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In various immigration data reports, among the factors of choosing immigration, children's education is always the largest proportion. Parents hope that immigrant countries can provide children with high-quality educational resources. In this regard, Malta, as a Commonwealth country, provides pure British education system , which is half a position ahead of other European immigration projects.

English is the official language of Malta. As a developed country in the Commonwealth countries, Malta has attracted young people from all over the world to come to Malta in its spare time to improve its spoken English and academic abilities with its pure English language environment, low training costs and price levels.

In addition, Malta is also known as "high-quality European learning zone" by EU , ranking among the top in the world in overall education quality. There are 340 schools nationwide, including public and private schools, and most of the teachers graduated from prestigious schools such as Oxford, Cambridge, , Harvard, , etc.

As a welfare for developed countries, public schools in Malta provide free education , and are funded by the government from primary schools to universities. It is free for immigrant children to attend any public school. You can enjoy this benefit by obtaining permanent residence status in Malta!

Malta's private schools are cheap, only one-third of that in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. International schools adopt internationally recognized curriculum system and examination system (IB/A-level/AP) to seamlessly connect with famous universities such as Europe and the United States.

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English, as the official language of Malta, has brought great communication convenience to investors who want to do business here all over the world. The root of plus Malta is Arabic , which integrates many Italian , German and French words, which makes it common for Malta people who master multiple languages, solves fundamental communication problems, and globalized business cooperation is naturally smoother.

Secondly, Malta has a superior geographical location, less than 3 hours from other European financial centers to direct flights. Its free trade port is an important hub in the surrounding areas. Its unique advantages allow Malta to diversify its development in financial services, financial technology , science and technology, high-value manufacturing and tourism. Coupled with a rich talent pool, a strong competitive business environment and high-quality life, the development potential of Malta's economy is promising in the future.

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Immigration projects in European countries are the most popular in the market today, and Malta's MPRP permanent residence project is bound to be included. There are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people. Malta has different reasons for different investors. For example, it is possible to immigrate to the whole family for four generations, and the children have no age problems; they can enjoy a pure Mediterranean life with comfort and health; immigrating to Malta does not require any language tests; they are stable and convenient, and they do not need to invest too much money; their children receive Commonwealth education; entrepreneurs considering setting up companies overseas, etc. are all "hard fans" of Malta immigrants.