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2. M alta is located… in Mediterranean Sea North: France & Italy | Northwest: Spain South: Africa & Egypt | South Southwest: African Coast- Algeria South East: Saudi Arabia East: Greece M alta is located… in Mediterranean Sea North: France & Italy | Northwest: Spain South: Africa & Egypt | South Southwest: African Coast- Algeria South East: Saudi Arabia East: Greece

4. The Maltese are dynamic people with various interest with a mix of culture. The shipwreck of Apostle Paul on Melita ( Malta ) and his conversion of the islanders are recorded in Maltese history and in the book of Acts 28: 1. | Acts 27:12-28:10 KJV - for a Biblical account of this story go to : The Maltese are dynamic people with various interest with a mix of culture. The shipwreck of Apostle Paul on Melita ( Malta ) and his conversion of the islanders are recorded in Maltese history and in the book of Acts 28: 1. | Acts 27:12-28:10 KJV - for a Biblical account of this story go to : www. blueletterbible. org www. blueletterbible. org Napoleon also made history with his invasion and short rule of the island for several years. Later, in 1814 Malta was formally acquired by Great Britain… [ Malta ] remained in the Commonwealth when it became independent in 1964” ( Cia. gov ). The islands transformation has been phenomenal and now sparkles as a tourist destination. Several years ago Malta made its debut on As The World Turns, a once long - time running, day - time drama ( Soap Opera ), as the home - country of Damian Gramaldi. Since 2004 Malta has been a member of the EU and since 2008 its currency is the euro ( Cia. gov ). H istory

5. Learning in M alta A native of Malta has several ways in which to be educated. Compulsory education required for primary education from K-12 parents may opt to send their children to public or private school. Parents/Guardian accountable for private education tuition. Special education available. Whether private or public education the choice gives each student opportunity to select a path to further his or her education. Government paid tuition College/University bound students, which are residents of Malta will not pay for tuition. Some cost applies. Government paid tuition is placing a strain on the financial system; however, Maltese absorbs the cost to graduates prepared for international and global positions. Language Official languages: Maltese (Semitic derived from Arabic, with Italian, Spanish….) language & English Learners have opportunity to learn English in Malta. Malta University Students can partake in a flexible program by attending classes at a satellite campus via video conferencing, or attend all classes at satellite or main campus. Learning in M alta A native of Malta has several ways in which to be educated. Compulsory education required for primary education from K-12 parents may opt to send their children to public or private school. Parents/Guardian accountable for private education tuition. Special education available. Whether private or public education the choice gives each student opportunity to select a path to further his or her education. Government paid tuition College/University bound students, which are residents of Malta will not pay for tuition. Some cost applies. Government paid tuition is placing a strain on the financial system; however, Maltese absorbs the cost to graduates prepared for international and global positions. Language Official languages: Maltese (Semitic derived from Arabic, with Italian, Spanish….) language & English Learners have opportunity to learn English in Malta. Malta University Students can partake in a flexible program by attending classes at a satellite campus via video conferencing, or attend all classes at satellite or main campus.

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7. R eferences CIA. (2011). The world factbook. Retrieved from https :// www. cia. gov / library National Geographic. (2011). Malta. Map and picture of Malta. Retrieved from http :// www. nationalgeographic. com Government of Malta. (2011). Gov. mt screen shot. Retrieved from http :// www. gov. mt / index. asp?l =2 Visit Malta. (2011). The official tourism site of Malta, Gozo, Comino screen shot. Retrieved from http :// www. visitmalta. com / main?l =1 Top News In (2011). Malta claims its not diverting immigrants to Italy. Screen shot. Retrieved from http :// www. topnews. in / malta