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Malta, officially known as the Republic of Malta, is a small island nation comprising an archipelago of seven islands (Malta, Gozo (Għawdex) Comino (Kemmuna) Filfla, Cominotto (Kemmunett) Manoel, Selmunett (St.Paul's Islands)) in the Mediterranean Sea. A country of Southern Europe, Malta lies south of Sicily, east of Tunisia, and north of Libya. The country's official languages are Maltese and English. Roman Catholicism is the most practised religion. The islands constituting the Maltese nation have been ruled by various powers and fought over by many states for centuries. Malta has been a member state of the European Union (EU) since 2004 and it is currently the smallest EU country both in population and in area.

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The Flag of Malta is a basic bi-colour, with white in the hoist and red in the fly: colours from the blazon of the arms of Malta. Tradition states that the colours of the flag were given to Malta by Count Roger of Sicily, in 1091. The banner of Count Roger was a chequered red and white flag and he gave a set from this banner. However, many say that this claim is only a legend developed through time.(more...)

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Qormi (pronounced Or'mee), also known as Ħal Qormi or Città Pinto, is a city in Malta with a population of 16,576. The town is located southwest of Valletta in the centre of Malta. The town enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry, sunny summers and short, cool winters. The neighbouring towns of Qormi are Marsa, Luqa and Żebbuġ. Qormi sits just off a main road between Mdina and Valletta. The patron saints of Qormi are Saint George and Saint Sebastian. For two weeks in summer, the town celebrates its two patron saints. The town is also known for its Good Friday procession with over 500 people participating each year. more...)

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The Azure Window, a table-like rock over the sea, is one of the most photographed vistas of the Maltese Islands, and its particularly spectacular during winter when waves crash high inside the arch. The Inland Sea, and Dwejra Bay itself, were created millions of years ago when two limestone caves collapsed.

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...that Malta was occupied by the French in 1798?

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History	Prehistory \| Phoenicians and Carthaginians \| Roman \| Arab rule \| Norman and Sicilian rule \| Hospitaller rule \| Great Siege \| French occupation \| British protectorate \| British colony \| Siege of Malta (World War II) \| George Cross Award \| Independence \| EU Membership
Geography	Caves of Malta \| Fortifications of Malta \| Maps of Malta \| Islands of Malta \| List of cities in Malta
Politics	Constitution of Malta \| President of Malta \| House of Representatives of Malta \| Political parties \| Foreign relations \| Elections \| Local Councils of Malta \| Armed Forces of Malta
Economy	Maltese Lira (Coins of the Maltese lira) \| Euro (Maltese Euro Coins ) \| Companies \| Central Bank of Malta \| Retailing in Malta \| Trade unions in Malta
Demographics	Languages (Maltese, English) \| Catholic Church (Archbishop of Malta)
Culture	Music \| Cuisine \| Theatres in Malta \| Maltese literature
Other	Communications\| Transportation \| Universities \| Flag \| Coat of Arms of Malta \| Flags and symbols of Malta \| Holidays \| List of Maltese people \| Malta exiles