Interesting facts about Malta

1. Malta is located south of Sicily and north of Tunisia.
2. Malta has three islands: Gozo, Comino and Malta.
3. The official languages of the country are English and Maltese, which sounds similar to Arabic.
4. The capital of Gozo is Victoria, also known as Rabat. It is a famous and beautiful city with castles that were built in the Middle Ages.
5. Mdina is one of the oldest cities in the country, it has favorable conditions for traffic and is convenient for it.
6. The Hypogeum of Haf Saflieni is a cemetery dating back to 2500 BC.
7. Comino is the smallest island, almost uninhabited, there is only one hotel. Tourists are attracted to this island by its blue lagoon.
8. The British ruled Malta until 1964, when it became independent.
9. Valletta, the current capital, is one of the most populous historic cities, according to UNESCO.
10. Verdala Palace, built in the 16th century, is now the summer residence of the president. It is closed to the public, except for the Moon Party.
11. According to a 2013 UN report, Malta was ranked 48th on the list of the happiest countries on Earth.
12. San Blas Bay, a red sand beach on the northern coast of Gozo.
13. Agar Khimzi, which is about 5,000 years old, is the best-preserved ancient limestone temple in Malta.