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Fun facts and curious information about Malta to boost your knowledge of the island

Do you know Malta's ancient name? Or the legend of St. Paul and the snake?

Malta has plenty of curious facts that you won’t probably find in your tourist guide, from customs to proverbs, passing from one generation to the next through legends, historical and religious beliefs. Malta is unique with regards to so many aspects!

Browse the list below to learn more about Malta's facts and curious information.

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Malta's ancient name
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Honey, honey.. how you thrill me. Malta was known as Melita by ancient Greeks and Romans, meaning the island of honey....
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History
Malta and the French
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Why the Maltese were against the French Napoleon invaded Malta in 1798, and the French ruled the islands for a very short time. They stole valuables from various churches and the Maltese certainly di...
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Maltese population triples with tourists
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More than a million tourist arrivals annually Malta receives almost triple of its population in tourist arrivals per year: from slightly more than 414,000 people working and living on the island to...
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People
Maltese celebration Flags
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Flag it on the roof Maltese people like flags, and so, on many roofs you can see various flags on a day to day basis or for celebrations. These are the meaning of the different colours: Red for the r...
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People
Malta and Atlantis
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Is Malta really the city of Atlantis? A submerged archway and underwater structures have been discovered off the coast of Malta and lead to believe tha Malta was in fact the the legendary city of Atl...
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Legends
Temples older than Pyramids
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Oldest free-standing structures in the World The oldest temples in Malta go back 5600 years. That’s even older than the pyramids of Egypt!...
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History
Maltese Language
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Maltese - A unique language The Maltese Language is the only Semitic language in the world that is written in the Latin alphabet....
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Others
The history of the University of Malta
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The historical heritage of the University of Malta The University of Malta is one of the oldest in the World, it was founded in 1592. Today it offers numerous courses ranging from arts and humanities...
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Malta's accession to the EU
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Yes, no, I don't know Malta joined the EU in 2004, after 14 years of negotiations and a referendum that followed a lengthy campaign that divided the Maltese nation in half....
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History
Malta and Soho
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Some red light action The notorious Soho district in London was established by powerful Maltese crooks and business men....
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Geography