Ta' Xbiex (Ta’ Xbiex)
Ta' Xbiex is a locality and Local Council in the Central Region of Malta with a population of 2148 (estimated 2019) It is part of a small headland within the Marsamxett Harbour, right between the villages of Msida and Gżira.
It is said that the name Ta' Xbiex originates from it exact geographical location as it faces the rising sun. The Maltese word ' Tbexbex' is descriptive of the sun as it rises. Others say its name might originate from word 'Xbiek ' meaning fishing nets as would seem appropriate from its inhabitants being able to sail and fish freely from its shores. Indeed, its coat of arms depicts a ship's wheel further confirming its connection with the sea.
It is said that the name Ta' Xbiex originates from it exact geographical location as it faces the rising sun. The Maltese word ' Tbexbex' is descriptive of the sun as it rises. Others say its name might originate from word 'Xbiek ' meaning fishing nets as would seem appropriate from its inhabitants being able to sail and fish freely from its shores. Indeed, its coat of arms depicts a ship's wheel further confirming its connection with the sea.
Map - Ta' Xbiex (Ta’ Xbiex)
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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 |
