Malta is a southern European country officially known as the Republic of Malta.It is situated in the Mediterranean Sea north of Libya, east of Tunisia, and a mere 80km south of Italy. If you want to live in these Mediterranean islands, here are a few interesting facts about Malta that you should know:
The Parish Church of the Assumption, or the Rotunda of Mosta or the Mosta Dome, is the third largest unsupported dome in the world. It is located in the heart of the city of Mosta and was built between 1833 and the 1860s. During WWII, a German bomb dropped through the dome and into the church, which was filled with about 300 parishioners at the time. The bomb did not explode and not a single person was injured. The Maltese regard it as a miracle.
The Maltese islands are a former British colony, having gained independence in September 1964 and becoming a republic in 1974.
Driving is on the left-hand side of the road because of the British influence in the islands. There are also loads of roundabouts for the same reason
Along the coastline, there are multiple sunken World War II ships, which make Malta a popular scuba diving destination.
The initial name of Malta by ancient Greeks and Romans was 'Melita,' which means island of honey.
Maltese is the national language and English is an official language of Malta. Maltes