Malta
Europe · Southern Europe
- Capital
- Valletta
Famous for
- Animal Maltese dog
- Food Pastizzi
- Festival Festa
- Landmark Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
Malta's Ġgantija temples, built around 3600 BC, are older than both Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.
Capital: Valletta
Valletta covers only about 0.61 km², making it the smallest capital in the European Union.
Flag
Malta's flag carries the George Cross, awarded to the island by King George VI in 1942 for its wartime courage.
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