donderdag 2 mei 2019

Gozo - Malta

Gozo is the second largest island of the Maltese islands, ofcourse Malta is the largest and between the two we find tiny Comino. Malta is one of the most densely populated countries in the world but this applies more for the main island of Malta. Gozo is more rural, hillier and more fertile. The name of Gozo in Maltese is Għawdex. The population is around 30 thousand and the capital is Victoria also known as Rabat, there is also an another Rabat on the island of Malta. Gozo is only accessible by ferry an the boat docks at Mġarr and the trip takes 25 minutes. When arrived you will enjoy pretty countrysides, beautiful sunsets and spectacular coastlines. Like the rest of Malta a lot of churches, medieval fortifications and pre-historic temples one of the oldest man-made buildings in the world. Small island which is loaded with sights, it's peaceful and relaxing. So lets take an look at the flag.



Flag has an white background and the rest is back. The three black pointy things coming out of the black and white colored waves is the island of Gozo. Wavy patters are on many town flags of Gozo and Malta, but those are all blue and white. No explanation found but i think it has something to do with the island is protected by the sea. Long time people feared Barbary raiders for be taken away, to be solved as slaves or get ransom. Style the hilly shapes on the flag and it will works better, maybe different colors like blue for the sea and yellow for Gozo.

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