Grand Harbour
The Grand Harbour (Maltese: il-Port il-Kbir; Italian: Porto Grande), also known as the Port of Valletta, is a natural harbour on the island of Malta. It has been substantially modified over the years with extensive docks (Malta Dockyard), wharves, and fortifications.
| Grand Harbour | |
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The Grand Harbour from above | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Malta |
| Location | Southern Harbour Area |
| Details | |
| Type of harbour | coastal natural |
| Size of harbour | 2,035,000 square metres (503 acres) |
| Maximum Length | 3.63 kilometres (2.26 mi) |
| Maximum Width | 1.33 kilometres (0.83 mi) |
| Average Depth | 7.7 metres (25 ft) |
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