Filfla Islet | Malta

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Filfla is a small, mostly barren, uninhabited islet 5 kilometres south of Malta. A small island with a rocky history! 

In 1856 the island was hit by a strong earthquake and half of the islet perished under the sea. Until 1971 Filfla was used by the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force for target practice. Bombing between 1945 and 1972 reduced its size and caused a big damage to wildlife and changed the physical makeup of the island. 

Today the access to the island is strictly prohibited to not to disturb birds and their nests and to protect the natural wildlife on the islet. 

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The Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni | Malta

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One of Malta’s hidden treasures is a three storied underground monolithic structure called the Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni. Believed to be the oldest underground temple in the world. Entirely cut into stone and discovered by accident in 1902.

 

The Hypogeum is a popular tourist attraction. However, only 80 people are allowed to enter per day.

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Part of a set of three stamps about Maltese flora. The Common Pyramidal Orchid is the commonest orchid in the Maltese Islands. 

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Ġgantija temples | Malta

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Gozo is the second largest island in the Maltese archipelago. The Ġgantija temples that can be found on this island are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Megalithic Temples of Malta. 

These Temples are prehistoric monumental buildings constructed during the 3th and 4th millennium BC. They rank amongst the earliest free-standing stone buildings in the world. 

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Comino Island | Malta

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Comino is the smallest of the three inhabited island of the Maltese archipelago. Situated between Malta and Gozo, Comino is a paradise for snorkelers, divers, windsurfers and ramblers. The island is known as the The Blue Lagoon because of the blue-green sea.

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SEPAC issue 2015. Malta is one of the 14 members of SEPAC (Small European Postal Administrations Cooperations). 

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Valletta, the capital of Malta

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Valletta is the capital of Malta. The city is with a population of only 7,000 the smallest capital of the European Union. Valletta was founded in 1565 by the Order of St John as a refuge for injured soldiers and pilgrims returning from the Crusades.

 

The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Part of a set of 17 definitives, issued 2009. This stamp refers to the French period.  The French occupation of Malta lasted from 1798 to 1800. 

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Birgu Waterfront | Malta

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Birgu, also known as Vittoriosa, is an old fortified city in Malta. Together with the two other fortified cities Senglea and Cospicua known as the Three Cities.

 

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World War 1 Centenary 2014, Floriana Hospital. Part of a set of three stamps depicting military hospitals.

During that war a total of 27 hospitals and camps were set-up across Malta to accommodate thousands of wounded Allied servicemen. This activity earned Malta the title: ‘Nurse of the Mediterranean.’

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The map of Malta

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The Maltese archipelago is located 100 km south of Sicily and 290 km north of Africa. It comprises five islands and two islets.

 

The main island are Malta, Gozo and Comino. Malta is the largest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative centre. Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterised by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture. Comino, the smallest of the trio, has one hotel and is largely uninhabited.

The islets are named Kemmunett and Filfla, both uninhabited.

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2014 Europa stamp, this year’s theme is national musical instruments. This stamp portrays a bagpipe.

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Senglea Waterfront, Malta

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The Maltese archipelago is located 100 km south of Sicily and 290 km north of Africa. It comprises three islands: Malta, Goze and Comino. Malta is the largest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative centre. Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterised by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture. Comino, the smallest of the trio, has one hotel and is largely uninhabited.

 

Senglea is a fortified city in the east of Malta.

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Grand Harbour | Il-Port il-Kbir from Malta

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Grand Harbour is a natural harbour on the island of Malta. It has been used as a harbour since at least Phoenician times. The natural harbour has been greatly improved with extensive docks and wharves, and has been massively fortified.

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From a set of three Christmas stamps (2011).

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