Which one Malta or

Scotland?
The Australian Foreign Affairs Department has advised
experts that by 2035 Australia will only be able to
support 35% of the current population. This means that
the majority of the Australian people will have to
migrate to a country in Europe. My partner Kelly and I
have chosen the countries Malta and Scotland to
research and to compare which one is more liveable for
Australians.
Malta


What role does religion play in shaping the Maltese
culture and society?

It plays a key role and sustains the Maltese
culture and society.
The official religion is Roman Catholic (98%).
Annual cultural celebrations revolve around
important religious events and festivals
The Society and the Culture
What role does religion play in shaping
the Maltese culture and society?
It defines the gender roles in
society. Woman cook, clean
and look after the children.
Men provide for the family.
It drives how people dress and
behave.
Divorce is illegal in Malta.
The Society and the Culture

What role and status do woman have in the
Maltese culture and society?
The role of woman in the Maltese culture
hasnt changed over time.
Literacy rate is equal between males and
females.
The constitution gives females equal
rights and employment/educational
opportunities.
The Society and the Culture
What role and status do woman have in the
Maltese culture and society?
As a result of strong traditional Catholic
values married woman have been
discriminated against in the workplace.
(Expected to stop work when they got
married to allow the man to be the principal
provider.)
This is changing and married woman are being
encouraged to work.
At home there is a distinct division in labour
and responsibility. (Woman cook, clean and
bring up the children /men work to provide
for the family.)
The Society and the Culture

Is Maltas economy able to sustain its people
and give them a good quality of life?
Employment Growth
Rate
Inflation Rate Unemployment Rate Population that's "At
Risk of Poverty"
Countries Food
Production
1.80%
1.70%
6.30%
15%
20%
Malta's Ability to Economically Sustain Itself
Yes Malta is able to sustain the people and give them a good quality of life.
Economic
Is Maltas economy able to sustain its people
and give them a good quality of life?
Disposable income for families has increased because
the government has broadened the tax band ( increase
of 75 euros/ house hold/ year)
The disposable income is an average of 84 % of earning
per household.
Free childcare centres have been set up to encourage
woman to work.
76% of people own their own homes.





Economic


Does Malta have a strong economy and what
activities ensure that the country can sustain itself?
Many natural bays offer deep water for the shipping industry
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Malta has a strong and one of the most stable
and prosperous economies in Europe.
Foreign trade, shipping, manufacturing and
tourism are the 4 major industries that
generate revenue for the country.

Economic


Does Malta have a strong economy and what
activities ensure that the country can sustain
itself?

The major limestone resource, geographical
location and productive labour force add to
the strength and sustainability of the
economy.
The country does have its economic
limitations.
Limited fresh water.
No domestic resources.
Infertile soil.
Can only produce 20 % of its food.
Economic
Maltas Environment
What environmental issues are
having a negative impact on
Maltas sustainability?
Malta has limited
forests on the island,
these help to reduce
air pollution and soil
erosion
What initiatives have been taken
by Malta to address these
environmental issues and in so
doing make it more sustainable?
The government has tried
to improve forestation by
implementing a major
tree-planting program.
Maltas Environment
What environmental issues are
having a negative impact on
Maltas sustainability?
2. Malta has a
limited natural
freshwater resource.
This is vital for
industry, human
consumption and
farming.
What initiatives have been taken by
Malta to address these environmental
issues and in so doing make it more
sustainable?
2. Malta built desalination
plants this has increased
its water resource by using
desalinated water.
They have also developed
and implemented water
awareness campaigns to
educate people and
encourage them to save
and use less water.
Maltas Environment
What environmental issues are
having a negative impact on
Maltas sustainability?
3. Air pollution is a
major issue as a result
of:
Vehicle pollution.
Energy generation
plants.
Quarrying and
desert sand.
This has resulted in
respiratory diseases like
lung cancer and
bronchitis.
What initiatives have been taken
by Malta to address these
environmental issues and in so
doing make it more sustainable?
3.The governments key priorities
are to:
Provide cheaper and cleaner
energy for all citizen.,
Install intelligent street lighting.
Encourage people to use public
transport and adopt a pool car
system.
Get citizens to report polluting
vehicles to a Hotline.
Maltas Environment
What environmental issues are
having a negative impact on
Maltas sustainability?
4.A significant tourist
and shipping sector
has:-
Put major pressure on
coastal and marine
areas.
Resulted in high
population densities.
Increased littering,
waste generation.
Pressure on the
marine environment.
What initiatives have been taken by
Malta to address these environmental
issues and in so doing make it more
sustainable?
A beach management
programme and a bathing
water quality management
system has been developed &
implemented.
Two areas have been
designated as marine
protected areas.
A fisheries conservation zone
has been formed.
New sewerage and urban
waste water treatment plants
have been constructed.
Maltas Environment
What environmental issues are
having a negative impact on
Maltas sustainability?
5.High urbanisation has led
to:-
high population
densities
increased noise levels
the lack of open
recreational spaces.
This has had a negative
impact on mental
health and wellbeing.
What initiatives have been
taken by Malta to address these
environmental issues and in so
doing make it more sustainable?
5.Urbanisation is now
controlled using a land use
planning system called
The Replacement
Structure Plan.
This has ensured that only
certain areas can be
developed.
Noise level issues have as
yet not been addressed by
legislation.
Scotland
Social
What role does religion play in
shaping the Scottish culture?
Enables children and young people to explore
Supports them in developing
Through developing awareness
Process where children and young people engage in
search of meaning
What role and status do women
have in the Scottish culture and
society?
Changed more during the 20
th
century than any in
history
Dependant on age status and class
Economic
Is Scotlands economy
able to sustain its
people?
Below the average
Whole of UK
52%
48%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Scotland Australia
What is the cost of
living in Scotland?
Living in Edinburgh is less
Cost of Edinburgh is
106.17AUD
Cost of Canberra is
109.65AUD
Cost of living inside
the city centre
Edinburgh 1,122.33AU$
Canberra 2,014.29AU$
1,122.33
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COST OF LIVING INSIDE CITY
CENTRE
Edinburgh Canberra
Cost of living outside
the city centre
Rent of a 1 bedroom
apartment outside city centre
is 884.48AU$ in Edinburgh
Rent of 1 bedroom apartment
in Canberra is 1,392.93AU$
Makes Scotland more suitable
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COST OF LIVING OUSTIDE CITY
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Edinburgh Canberra
What is Scotlands
income (per capita)
and growth rate?
39,642US$ in Scotland
67,442US$ in Australia
2014 forecasted
From 1.8% to 2.3%
Was increased by 1.10% in
Australia
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GDP PER CAPITA
Australia Scotland
Environmental
What environmental issues, that have a
negative impact on sustainability, has
Scotland experienced?
Heavy rain
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200 people

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Scotland Australia
Average Temperatures
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High
temperature
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Low
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What natural resources does
Scotland have?
Rich deposits
Oil-shade, iron-ore and coal
19
th
century
Conclusion
In conclusion, Scotlands culture and society would be
better for Australians because it helps young people
develop their skills
But overall from an economic and environmental
perspective Malta is a better country to migrate to
because
It has a stronger and more stable economy, which will
make it more liveable than Scotland
Like Australia, Malta actively tries to resolve their
environmental issues.