Countries of the Mediterranean
We are going to speak about two countries found in the
Mediterranean Sea where English is spoken
How are they similar?
CYPRUS and Malta
Both joined the EU in 2004
Currency: Euro
Tourism fuels the economy
Mediterranean climate
Government: Republic
How are they different?
CYPRUS
Legend claims this as Afroditie's birth place
Population growth rate is higher than Malta's
Less need than Malta to import goods, an idependently rich
country
Population: 862,434
MALTA
Highest population density in Europe
Divorce and abortions are illegal
Very few mountains
Doesn't have its own energy source
Main transport: bus
Population: 411,950
The highest peak is Mount Olympus (6,406 ft 1,953 m). Its
capital is Nicosia.
Cyprus is located off the southern coast of Turkey and to the
west of Syria.
This is the flag of Cyprus. It's the only flag in the world that
has the figure of the country on it.
Aphradite's baths (Akamas)
The most typical food is seen below.
Both of these dishes are typical plates you can find there. It
is called Meze.
Bragioli, a very typical dish from Malta. Mmm....
