The University of Malta is one of the oldest universities in the world and was founded in 1592.
The Maltese drive with reckless abandon and on the left-hand side of the road at that!
Malta has no natural resources, lakes or rivers.
Dwejra (Inland Sea) is a cliff-circled bay into which the sea reaches through a natural
archway under the high cliffs.
The Azure Window, a natural megalithic archway over the sea in Gozo.
The Maltese Dog - a miniature dog that is considered the aristocrat of dogs.
The Maltese Falcon - a classical movie staring Humphrey Bogart.
Popeye Village - the film Popeye staring Robert Williams was filmed at this location.
The Blue Lagoon on Comino Island - one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
The Blue Grotto - a natural cave in the face of the cliffs on the southern side of the island.
St. Paul's Island - the site where St. Paul and St. Luke were shipwrecked.
There's seems to be a church at every corner in Malta.
Pastizzi - the best snack in the world!
Malta's modern economy is based on tourism, shipbuilding and light industry.
Over 350,000 people live in Malta, most crowded on the north-east side of the island.
The Maltese people love feasts and spectacular fireworks displays.
Calypso's Cave in Gozo - legend has it that Gozo is the Ogygia of the Odyssey.

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