Geography & co
If you add number of rivers and lakes in Malta, the result will be...?
0
Two main colours of Malta's flag?
Malta’s flag consists of two vertical bands of white and red, with the George Cross in the upper left corner. The George Cross was awarded to Malta by King George VI of the United Kingdom in 1942, during World War II. This was a recognition of the island’s heroism and devotion.
What are two main football countries supported of Maltese fans (except for Malta)?
Maltese football fans tend to support Italian or English football clubs. This division can be traced back to Malta’s historical ties: Italy’s proximity and cultural influence on the one hand, and British colonial rule on the other. When these teams play, everyone in Malta watches.
The capital of Gozo is ...
Victoria
How many churches are all over the Malta?
a. about 360
b. about 295
c. about 415
a. about 360
At what level is the highest point in Malta? Tolerance 50 m.
The highest point, Ta' Dmejrek near Dingli, reaches 253 meters above the sea.
When Malta gained independence from British rule? (and the later became a republic). Tolerance 3 years.
Malta gained independence from British rule in 1964.
How many % are Catholics among Malta population? (tolerance 10 %)
Malta is predominantly Roman Catholic. Over 90% of the island’s people follow this faith, making it a cornerstone of Maltese identity.
Silent city is...
Mdina
How many sea caves like the Blue Grotto are all over the Malta?
a. 2
b. 7
c. 19
b. 7
When Malta changed its currency? (tolerance 5 years)
Malta uses the Euro as its official currency. It goodbyed the Maltese Lira in 2008 when it joined the Eurozone.
How many years was Malta rules by knights? (tolerance 100 years)
268 years (Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John from 1530 to 1798. During this time, they built many palaces and fortresses and held off the Ottoman Empire. Their crowning achievement is Valletta)
The population of Birkirkara is about...
a. 15,000
b. 25,000
c. 35,000
b. 25,000
Bormla is called also..
a. Cospicua
b. Senglea
c. Vitoriosa
a. Cospicua
There are about 200,000 people with Maltese descent in another country, even not in Europe. What is that country?
Australia
How many km is Malta far from Tunisia (Africa)? (50 km tolerance)
Malta is nearly 300 km (190 mi) northeast (Tunisia) of Africa.
How many points have Maltese Cross?
The eight points of the Maltese Cross symbolise the eight obligations or aspirations of the knights. These obligations or aspirations include: faith, forgiveness, and bravery. These points were thought to represent the eight “langues” (or languages) of the Knights Hospitaller, which were essentially administrative divisions of the Order.
The population of Malta is about... (source: Worldmeter, 2025)
a. 450,000
b. 550,00
c. 650,000
b. 550,00
68
Valletta was the European Capital of Culture. When? It was in last 30 years. Tolerance 5 years (if you add of numbers of the year the result will be 11)
2018
How many km is Malta far from Sicily, Italy? (20 km tolerance)
Malta is 81 kilometres (50 mi) south of Sicily, Italy.
How many years was Malta under British rule? (tolerance 50 years)
Malta was under British rule for 150 years, with independence coming in 1964. British influence is still evident today, from the red telephone boxes to the fact that Maltese drive on the left-hand side of the road.
What was the population of Malta after 2nd Wolrd War? (tolerance 100,000)
300,000
What is the population of Victoria, Gozo? (tolerance 1,000) - the whole Gozo has about 50,000 inhabitants
7,000
How many countries in Europe still drive on the left hand side of the road? (tolerance 1)
4