Sliema

Sliema ( ) is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta in the Northern Harbour District. It is a major residential and commercial area and a centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. It is also the most densely populated town on the island.

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Sliema is a bustling town on Malta's northeast coast that serves as the island's primary hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. As the most densely populated town in Malta, it has become a major residential and commercial center with a vibrant social scene centered around bars and cafés.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Sliema
Settlement.native_name: Tas-Sliema
Settlement.native_name_lang: mt
Settlement.settlement_type: Local council
Settlement.image_skyline: Sliema montage.png
Settlement.image_caption: From top: Skyline in the Strand and Tigné Point, Fort Tigné, Lombard Bank building, Stella Maris Church, skyline of Tower Road
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Sliema.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Sliema coa.svg
Settlement.nickname: Tax-xelin
Settlement.motto: Celer Ad Oras Surgo
Settlement.map_caption: Interactive map of Sliema
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Malta
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Eastern Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Northern Harbour District
Settlement.parts_type: Borders

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: town
Official name: Tas-Sliema
Country: Malta
Population: 22730
Area: 1.3
Elevation: 41
Time zone: UTC+01:00
Official website: sliemalc.gov.mt
Image: Sliema-marsamxett-creek.JPG

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category for people born here: Q8073147
twinned administrative body: Białystok
Commons category: Sliema
topic's main category: Category:Sliema
category of associated people: Category:People from Sliema
postal code: SLM
native label: Tas-Sliema
P12749: Karl Fritsch

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Encyclopedic overview

28 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
The Knights of Malta period
The British period
Post-independence
Population and notable residents
Education
Landmarks
Churches
Culture
Feasts
Band clubs
Scouting
Sports
Football
Beach Soccer
Futsal
Waterpolo
Rugby
Zones in Tas-Sliema
Transport
Buses
Ferry
Roads
Cycling
Twin towns – sister cities
References
External links

Lining the coastline is a promenade known as the Sliema Front that has become the ideal spot for joggers and walkers as well as a prolific meeting place for locals during the summer season. Sliema is also known for its numerous rocky beaches, water sports and hotels. The Strand in Sliema is a popular viewing spot for fireworks displays that take place in August.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Sliema” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.