History
Malta was ruled by this empire for 150 years until its independence in 1964
What is the British empire?
This city, known as the “Silent City,” is a center of Maltese history and culture.
What is Mdina?
This flaky pastry filled with peas or ricotta cheese is one of Malta’s most popular snacks.
What is pastizzi?
This is the capital city of Malta, also home to the Maltese Parliament.
What is Valletta?
These prehistoric temples in Malt are older than the pyramids of Egypt.
What are the Ghantija temples?
This eight-pointed symbol is closely related to Malta's history and appears on many traditional symbols.
What is the Maltese Cross?
This is the Maltese name for Mahi-Mahi, a popular dish in Malta
What is lampuki?
This is the year Malta joined the European Economic Union.
What is 2004?
This ancient seafaring civilisation established colonies is Malta around 700BCE
Who are the Phoenicians?
These vibrant religious celebrations held in towns and villages feature fireworks, processions, and band music
What are festas?
This Maltese stew is made from rabbit and is considered the national dish.
What is fenkata (or rabbit stew)?
This is the head of government in Malta.
Who is the prime minister?
This saint is traditionally credited with bringing Christianity to Malt after being shipwrecked
Who is Saint Paul?
These three languages are the roots of Maltese language.
What are Arabic, English, and Italian
This sweet pastry, filled with dates, is often enjoyed during Christmas in Malta.
What is imqarat?
This is the current political system in Malta.
What is a parliamentary republic?
This British navel base in Malta was a crucial part of the Allied effort during both world wars.
What is the Grand Harbour?
This traditional Maltese boat, similar in shape to a gondola, is often brightly painted with an "eye" on the bow.
What is a luzzu?
Bigilla is a traditional Maltese dip made primarily from these beans.
What are broad beans (or fava beans)?
In 2022, Malta passed ground breaking reforms decriminalizing this controversial issue, making it the first EU country to do so.
What is cannabis for personal use?