 Malta — (môl´tə) |
About The People
Did You Know...... At one time there was a land bridge between Malta and Sicily. »» More
Fashion... The Maltese like to dress according to the European fashions. Style and quality of clothing define s »» More
Socializing... The Maltese are known for their hospitality, and generosity. The family is of great importance, and »» More
Family... The extended family is very important to the Maltese. Grand-parents, uncles, aunts and cousins meet »» More
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Malta History
Malta was an important cultic center for earth-mother worship in the 4th millennium B.C. Recent archeological work shows a developed religious center there long before those of Sumer and Egypt. Malta’s written history began well before the Christian era. Originally the Phoenicians, and later the Carthaginians, established ports and trading settlements on the island. During the second Punic War (218 B.C.), Malta became part of the Roman Empire. During Roman rule, in A.D. 60, Saint Paul was shipwrecked on Malta at a place now called St. Paul’s Bay.
In 533 A.D. Malta became part of the Byzantine Empire and in 870 came under Arab control. Arab occupation and rule left a strong imprint on Maltese »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Valletta »» History of Valletta
Population: 405,165
GDP: $9,800,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 316 (sq km) 122 (sq mi)
Currency: Euro
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