Valletta

== Intro ==
Valletta is a settlement on Malta, situated nicely on the coast, it was, for over 100 years, the capital of the Empire of Malta. It roughly has a population of 120,000, it is a normal looking town that has a lot of Industry.
== History ==
When the Sicilian e rebels were exiled from Laginia a long Time ago, the rebels set sail for a land known as Africa, instead, they found an island, which they named Malta, after their leader, Jacob Malta. He started his settlement there, trying to keep this land a secret until his new nation was strong enough to fend for itself. Unfortunately, a generation later, they would be found by a Italian fisherman, who had recognized the rebel flag, and reported it to the leader. During this time, by this time, conquerors from Malta had taken over half of Crete, and were beginning to colonize areas in Africa, as a flourishing nation would. Because of its central position, Valletta became a very important trade hub for the Mediterranean. Things continued like this for a while, until the conquering of Sicily. With their homeland back, and more and more ships traveling the Med. Valletta grew more and more prosperous, until the 20th century, when age had taken its toll on the city, new things were reconstructed and massive reformations along with it. Valletta would no longer serve as the capital of the Empire. This city continues its existence today as a major trade hub of the Empire.