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 Malta
Euro. The official Maltese currency was the Maltese Lira (MTL)until the end of 2007. On January 1, 2008 the official currency became the euro.
390,000. The total population of the Maltese Islands in 2001 was 394,583
Valletta. Mdina is the Old Capital City also known as the Silent City. Mgarr and Sliema are two cities in Malta
1964. Malta gained its independence from the British on 21 Sep 1964. It is still part of the Commonwealth.
Roman Catholic. Maltese people are very fervent in their religious belief.
300 square km. The islands cover 316 square kilometres (altogether making up an area smaller than Philadelphia). There are no permanent rivers or lakes in Malta.
red and white . The Maltese flag has white on the left side and red on the right hand side. The blue George Cross is placed on the white background. The George Cross was award to Malta for the part it played in WWII.
3800 BC. The island's oldest legacy is the megalithic temples that date from as far back as 3800 BC. The island has been occupied by many other nations, including the Greeks, Romans and Normans.
| In which sea is Malta located? | Malta
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Mediterranean. Malta is positioned between Sicily (to the North) and Tunisia / Libya (to the south).
| What are the colours of Malta's national flag? | Malta
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White and Red. According to legend, the colours belonged to Count Roger and were donated to the Maltese in 1090 AD.
| What is the capital city of Malta? | Malta
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Valletta. The construction of Valletta was started following the Great Siege of 1565. It is named after Grand Master Jean Parisot De La Valette. As a capital city it superceded the medieval capital of Mdina.
| Where is Malta's airport situated? | Malta
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Between Luqa, Gudja and Mqabba. Construction of Luqa Airport began in the late thirties. It opened just in time to bear the effects of World War II. Following expansions between the 70s and the 90s it now borders various localities, amongst which Luqa, Gudja and Mqabba.
| Which Saint, according to the Bible, was shipwrecked in Malta in 60AD? | Malta
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St Paul. According to the "Acts of the Apostles"
| What is the city of Vittoriosa commonly known as by the Maltese? | Malta
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Birgu. Birgu was one of the two cities (the other was Senglea) in which the Knights sought refuge during the Great Siege of 1565. The name Vittoriosa (victorious) was attributed due to the fact that the assailant Turks failed to conquer the city.
| Which small island lies between the more larger islands of Malta and Gozo? | Malta
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Comino. Filfla is situated off the southern shores of Malta, St Paul's island is situated just off St Paul's Bay, whilst the Fungus Rock is situated just off an area in Gozo called id-Dwejra.
| What is Malta's national airline called? | Malta
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| From whom did Malta gain its independence in the second half of the 20th Century? | Malta
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The United Kingdom. Malta became a British Colony in 1814
| Malta is a country in the Mediterranean Sea. Which country is north of the Maltese Archipelago? | Enjoy Malta
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Italy. Malta lies south of the island of Sicily. Tunisia lies to the southwest of Malta. Malta became an EU member in May of 2004.
| How many inhabited islands make up the Republic of Malta? | Enjoy Malta
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3. The inhabited islands are Malta, Gozo(Ghawdex) and Comino(Kemmuna).
| Even though you are swimming you still feel miserable due to the heatwave. Having an ice-cream sounds very refreshing. What currency must one use to purchase things in Malta? | Enjoy Malta
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Euro. The euro became Malta's currency in 2008. Before this it was the lira Maltija
Valetta . Valletta lies on the northeast coast of the main island of Malta. As well as being the capital it is an important port.
| Who is the author of the National Anthem of Malta? | Enjoy Malta
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Dun Karm Psaila. Other poems written by Dun Karm Psaila are "Zjara lill-Gesu" which talks about his faith in Jesus during a tough moment in his life and "Presepju ta' tfuliti" which focuses on how children can find happiness without possessing expensive technological toys.
1964. Malta became independent of the UK on September 21, 1964. It is still part of the British Commonwealth.
Birkirkara. Birkirkara which lies on to the east of Valetta, had a population of around 25,000 people at the beginning of the 21st century.
Saint Paul. The Bible, in Acts of the Apostles, mentions St Paul arriving in Malta and talks of his miracles. This event apparently happened in 60 AD.
Mosta. The church of Rotunda of St Marija Assunta, also called Mosta Dome, has one of the largest church domes in Europe. The church was built around 1860. During World War II, the church was bombed, but it suffered no damages.
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21 September 1964. The Maltese independence and constitution were finalized on 21st September 1964. The Maltese constitution contains ten chapters, which cover topics such as citizenship, fundamental rights, parliament, and the judiciary.
His Majesty King George VI. A representation of the George Cross, awarded to Malta by His Majesty King George VI of the United Kingdom, is depicted on the flag. King George presented the cross on the 15th April, 1942.
| Malta's agricultural production is small but varied. What is the name of the flaky Maltese pastry that is often filled with home-grown cheese or vegetables? | So You Think You Know Malta?
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Patizzi. Patizzis can be filled with all sorts of local ingredients, but are most popular with peas or ricotta cheese. In recent years, new flavors have emerged, including chicken with vegetables and apple with cinnamon.
| Malta is known for its local products. What is the name of the popular Maltese beverage that is made with tart oranges and a variety of savory native herbs? | So You Think You Know Malta?
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Kinnie. Kinnie has been part of the Maltese culture since 1952. It is non-alcoholic and quite popular amongst the locals.
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