Malta is often referred to as the Jewel of the Mediterranean.
Blessed with 300 days of sunshine a year, magnificent architecure, crystal clear waters, thousands of years of history, warm and friendly people and a leisurly mediterranean lifestyle, it comes as no surprise that thousands of expats have moved to the island seeking to enjoy the attractive business benefits and the higher standard of living that the country has to offer.
Malta’s climate is an enviable one and in fact, according to International Living Magazine, Malta has the best climate in the world.
However, the island’s attractiveness goes beyond its climate.
Education
Expats living in Malta are entitled to enrol in a local school. Schools in Malta are split between Church Schools, Government Schools and Private Schools. All the schools on the island use the British Model of education and are of an excellent standard.
Communication
Malta has one of Europe’s most advanced telecommunication infrastructures, with a variety of operators offerring fixed line and mobile telephony, broad band and cable internet.
History
Being Situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, the islands of Malta have been home and refuge to over 7,000 years of civilizations. From temple builders, seafaring Phoenicians and the traveller Apostle Paul, to the Knights of St. John, Napoleon and British Royalty – all these have left their historical mark making Malta one of the most historical attractive countries in the world.
Other
Other reasons why expats like living in Malta are the following :
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Friendly and hospitable local population.
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Relatively crime free.
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Easy to integrate with the local community.
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Small distances between destinations.
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Politically stable country.
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English & Maltese are the offical languages – Italian German & French are also widey spoken in the tourism industry.
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State-of-the-art Government Hospital and excellent Private Hospitals.
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Excellent social life for all ages.
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Low cost of living.
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Steady economy and property market offerring good opportunities for capital appreciation.
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Excellent residency conditions with ver low taxation.
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No rates and council tax are charged.
