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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 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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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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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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St. Paul and the snake
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The venomous poison St. Paul landed in Malta in 60AD when his vessel hit a rock. During his stay, he was bitten by a poisonous snake and he wasn’t hurt. In the Maltese language it is said that ...
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Maltese roads in the past
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Before paved roads... In the past, soil roads were often whipped up by the merchants and horses that created clouds of dusts full of viruses and bacteria. Up until last century, people were paid to w...
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Gozo customs
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People in Gozo leave their keys on their house door. This is a habit from the 50's when a wave of emigration saw numerous men leaving the island to Australia, US or Canada. The women used to leave the...
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Valletta's Name
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La Vallette's city Valletta got its name from Jean de La Vallette, the Grandmaster who built it. However, he died during the construction so he never saw his city completed....
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Maltese youth
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The living habits of the young Most of the Maltese young people live with their parents until they get married....
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Maltese Flag
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Red, white and The George Cross The flag of Malta has to vertical strips, white in the hoist and red on the outside part. On the top left corner of the white stripe, there is a representation of The ...
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Maltese population density
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So little space, so many people With 1,318 people per km2, Malta has one of the highest population densities in Europe and ranked as fourth sovereign state in the world – after Singapore, Mon...
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