The smallest country of the EU, 7 curiosities you should know about Malta

2022-08-06 19:46:15Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
The smallest country of the EU, 7 curiosities you should know about Malta
Malta

Malta is an island country located in the Mediterranean Sea.

This country has a population of over 525,285 inhabitants and as such Malta is one of the countries with the highest population density in the world.

Many tourists visit Malta, mainly for its hot weather, alluring beaches, over 7,000 years of history and nightlife.

But do you know that Malta is the smallest country within the European Union?

Here are 7 interesting facts you should know about Malta.

1- The Republic of Malta is a group of seven Mediterranean islands, only three of which are inhabited.

2- Malta has been described as the smallest country in the European Union both in terms of surface area and population

3- Malta's seven megalithic temples that are still standing are the oldest structures in the world

4- There are more people of Maltese origin in Australia than in Malta

5- It is said that the name of Malta derives from a Greek word for honey.

6- The official languages ​​of Mata are English and Maltese, which once had an Arabic dialect.

7- The cross in the corner of the Maltese flag is the George Cross awarded to Malta in 1942 for its bravery when it was bombed by Italy and Germany.


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