Interesting facts about Malta Is a great opportunity to learn more about the island nations. It is located on the island of the same name in the Mediterranean Sea. Millions of tourists come here every year to see local attractions with their own eyes.
So, here are the most interesting facts about the Republic of Malta.
- Malta gained independence from Great Britain in 1964.
- The state includes 7 islands, of which only 3 are inhabited.
- Malta is the largest European center for the study of the English language.
- Did you know that in 2004 Malta became part of the European Union?
- The University of Malta, which has been operating for almost 5 centuries, is considered one of the oldest in Europe.
- Malta is the only European country that does not have a single permanent river and natural lakes.
- An interesting fact is that same-sex marriage was legalized in Malta in 2017.
- The motto of the republic: "Valor and constancy."
- The country has some of the narrowest streets on earth - they are designed so that the shadow of the buildings completely obscures them.
- Valletta, the capital of Malta, has less than 10,000 inhabitants.
- The highest point of Malta is Ta-Dmeirek peak - 253 m.
- Divorce is not practiced in the republic. Moreover, there is not even such a concept in the local constitution.
- Water (see interesting facts about water) in Malta is more expensive than wine.
- According to statistics, every 2nd resident of Malta studied music.
- Curiously, Malta is the smallest country in the EU - 316 km².
- In Malta, you can see ancient temples built before the Egyptian pyramids.
- The Maltese almost never drink alcoholic beverages, while it should be borne in mind that wine in their understanding is not alcohol.
- There are no homeless people in the country.
- The most widespread religion in Malta is Catholicism (97%).
- Tourism is the leading sector of Malta's economy.
