Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Msida.
Situated just to the west of Valletta, on the northeast coast of the island, the town has a population just under 8,000.
You won't be surprised to learn that the town's name has an Arabic origin, translating as 'the fisherman's dwelling'. In fact, Msida was originally a fishing village, centred around the primitive homes of the local fishermen, and some fishing is still takes place from the town.
The modern town of Msida, however, is more urban and contains a university, hence the population has recovered in recent decades due to the influx of students. A lot of Malta's bus routes now pass through the bustling town.
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