Bormla
Cospicua (Bormla ), also known by its titles Città Cospicua or Civitas Cottonera, is a double-fortified harbour city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. Along with Birgu and Senglea, it is one of the Three Cities, located within the Grand Harbour to the east of the capital city Valletta. With a population of 5,395 as of March 2014, it is the most dense city of the Three Cities.
Locals are known for the local Cottonera dialect.
The Maltese name "Bormla" or Burmula derives from Bir Mula that means [the] well of the Lord.
Locals are known for the local Cottonera dialect.
The Maltese name "Bormla" or Burmula derives from Bir Mula that means [the] well of the Lord.
Map - Bormla
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Country - Malta
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Malta has been inhabited since approximately 5900 BC. Its location in the centre of the Mediterranean has historically given it great strategic importance as a naval base, with a succession of powers having contested and ruled the islands, including the Phoenicians and Carthaginians, Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Aragonese, Knights of St. John, French, and British, amongst others.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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EUR | Euro | € | 2 |
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EN | English language |
MT | Maltese language |