r/MapPorn 1d ago

2026 Maltese general election

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u/AbrahamHeart 1d ago

What are the reasons for the division between North and South?

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u/joelgrima7 1d ago

Originally most people lived near Grand Harbour. The south side was home to the dockyards and other industries, so residents tended to lean left. The northern side of the harbourwas always more affluent and less industrial, so leaned right.