Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: Mediterranean
Malta is positioned between Sicily (to the North) and Tunisia / Libya (to the south).
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Answer: 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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Answer: 3
The inhabited islands are Malta, Gozo(Ghawdex) and Comino(Kemmuna).
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Answer: White and Red
According to legend, the colours belonged to Count Roger and were donated to the Maltese in 1090 AD.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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 As a capital city it superceded the medieval capital of Mdina.
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Answer: 400,000
The total population of the Maltese Islands in 2001 was 394,583. By 2007, it had risen to over 410,000 people.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: St Paul
According to the "Acts of the Apostles"
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Answer: Valletta
Mdina is the Old Capital City also known as the Silent City. Mgarr and Sliema are two cities in Malta.
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Answer: Pastizzi
Pastizzis 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.
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Answer: Euro
The euro became Malta's currency in 2008. Before this it was the lira Maltija
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 1964
Malta gained its independence from the British on 21 Sep 1964. It is still part of the Commonwealth.
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Answer: 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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Answer: Valetta
Valletta lies on the northeast coast of the main island of Malta. As well as being the capital it is an important port.
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Answer: Roman Catholic
Maltese people are very fervent in their religious beliefs.
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Answer: Ta' Qali
Ta'Qali has its own crafts village, which is filled with amazing pieces of crafts that are known for being both useful and beautiful. Ta'Qali is located in central Malta.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 2005
The song "Angel" was written and performed by the artist Chiara. In previous years she had come as high as third place. Unfortunately, in the 2009 Eurovision contest, she entered again but ended up in the twenties.
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Answer: 1964
Malta became independent of the UK on September 21, 1964. It is still part of the British Commonwealth.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: The United Kingdom
Malta became a British Colony in 1814
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Answer: 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.
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