Malta is a country located in the Mediterranean Sea, with just under half a million people and is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. These are some of the interesting things about this beautiful island state.
- Valletta is the capital of Malta and one of the places in the world with the largest number of historic monuments per square kilometer, according to UNESCO.
- The Calypso cave in Malta is the same cave Homer mentioned in the Odyssey.
- The Republic of Malta consists of several islands, of which only three are inhabited – Gozo, Comino and Malta.
- The official languages are English and Maltese.
- Considering that Britain long ruled Malta, some customs which were founded by the United Kingdom still remain today. They drive on the left hand side of the road.
- Off the coast of the country you can still find wreckages of ships destroyed in World War II.
- Malta has almost always been populated! There are traces of civilization dating back to the 6th century BC.
- Many Hollywood blockbusters were filmed right here: “Gladiator,” “Troy”, “Captain Phillips”.
- Most young people in Malta live with their parents until they enter the marriage.
- Malta has permanent air links with as many as 69 cities in spite of its modest surface.
