Although considered a freshwater marsh, this form of marsh is affected by the ocean tides. However, without the stresses of salinity at work in its saltwater counterpart, the diversity of the plants and animals that live in and use freshwater tidal marshes is much higher than in salt marshes.lthough considered a freshwater marsh, this form of marsh is affected by the ocean tides. However, without the stresses of salinity at work in its saltwater counterpart, the diversity of the plants and animals that live in and use freshwater tidal marshes is much higher than in salt marshes.
In March and December average temperatures are around 17 Â°C (63 Â°F) during the day and 11 Â°C (52 Â°F) at night. The average number of days above 32 Â°C (89.6 Â°F) is 15, most of which occur during July and August. In Malta large fluctuations in temperature are rare. Also, Malta is one of the few places in Europe which is green all year round (vegetation does not die during the winter).
While Malta has a population of 345,000 the corresponding figure for Gozo is only about 25,000. The Maltese Islands are just 60 miles from Sicily, and 180 miles from the African continent. Malta is caretaker to the oldest known temples in the world.They are still standing and in an excellent state of preservation.They tell the the tale of a time when the Mediterranean honored the Fertility Goddess and tribes from distant shores gathered on Malta to worship communally.alta was the official home of the Knights of the Order of St.John (better known as the Knights of Malta), during which period a concerted attempt was made to invade the country by the Turks. Malta is noted for its fine crafts, particularly its handmade lace, hand woven fabrics, blown glass and silver filigree.