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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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Maltese Islands Size
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Small, smaller, smallest Malta ranks in the top 10 of the smallest sovereign states in the world - with an area of just 314km2....
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Maltese Passions
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The passion of the people Maltese people kill for three things: Religion, politics, and the Eurovision....
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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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Most popular Maltese snack
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Pastizzi are part of the Maltese diet Pastizzi are the tastiest Maltese snack.  A filling of ricotta or peas wrapped in puff pastry, these local delicacies have a massive 416 calories each... A ...
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Churches in Malta
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Every day there's somewhere to pray There are around 365 churches on the Maltese Islands...One for every day of the year!...
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Driving in Malta
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When the right side is left In Malta, they neither drive on the right, nor on the left; they drive in the shade....
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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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Divorce in Malta
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I do, or maybe not... Malta positively voted for the introduction of divorce in a referendum in May, 2011. The YES to the question "Do you agree with the introduction of the option of divorce in the ...
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Malta's Trees
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Trees from the times of Jesus Christ Malta is the home of around 60 tree species, many of which are quite rare and have to be protected. The oldest trees in Malta are olive trees found in Bidnija goi...
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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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