Country Profiles: Malta Webquest Worksheet

Malta is a small island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Italy and north of Libya. Its capital is Valletta, known for its historic fortifications, Baroque architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Malta has a rich history influenced by Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and the Knights of St. John. It is a parliamentary republic with a growing economy based on tourism, shipping, finance, and information technology. The country has a warm Mediterranean climate and is culturally vibrant, with festivals, traditional cuisine, and Maltese as its official language alongside English. This worksheet helps students explore Malta’s geography, government, economy, and culture through structured sections and reflection questions to promote critical thinking.

Keywords:
Malta, Valletta, Mediterranean Sea, Italy, Libya, Phoenicians, Romans, Knights of St. John, Baroque architecture, UNESCO, parliamentary republic, tourism, shipping, finance, information technology, Mediterranean climate, Maltese language, English, festivals, cultural heritage, Model United Nations (MUN), Geography