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Positioned at the exact geographic centre of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta has always been a focal point for trade. The island's earliest inhabitants, the Neolithic temple builders, were quick to recognise the architectural potential of its natural stone, which they used to erect the magnificent Palaeolithic structures still visible today. Subsequent visitors were more interested in exploiting the strategic advantage of its location for both military and commercial purposes. These include the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Arabs, the Knights of Malta, Napoleon Bonaparte and finally, the British Empire.
Malta achieved its independence in 1964, and is today a self-governing republic. Foreigners continue to invade the island each year, but in these more tranquil times these tend to take the altogether more welcome form of tourists.
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Tigné Point - Tigné is the name given to the rocky promontory guarding the entrance of the natural harbour of Marsamxett. Equidistant between the modern, cosmopolitan town of Sliema and the dignified ancient capital of Valletta, Tigné Point also serves as a natural stepping-stone between the twilight splendour of historic Malta, and the thriving, forward-looking character of the island as it is today.
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