17 Facts About Malta

They get their drinking water directly from the ocean. Because the country lacks surface waters such as lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, it must rely on the ocean for freshwater.

Malta uses reverse osmosis to convert seawater into safe drinking water. As a result, some travellers dislike the flavour.

Kinnie, an orange and bitters-based soft drink, is a national favourite in Malta.

Maltese is one of the world's most diverse languages. It combines Italian, Arabic, French, and English!

Stuffat tal-Fenek (Rabbit Stew), Malta's national dish, has been enjoyed for centuries. In fact, it is believed that Phonecians brought rabbits to the island over 3,000 years ago!

Malta was ruled by the British Crown from 1814 to 1964. British Colony was an important colony for the United Kingdom because it served as the main command post for the country's navy in the Mediterranean. That is now the reason for driving on the opposite side of the road, an abundance of English pubs, and even bright red telephone booths strewn throughout Valletta.

During WWII, Malta was one of the most heavily bombed locations on the planet. The Germans and Italians launched relentless air raids from 1940 to 1942. Over 3,300 air raids were carried out on Malta, resulting in the destruction of over 30,000 buildings.

Malta was bombed for 154 consecutive days and nights during WWII.

Malta is made up of three distinct islands. Gozo has a population of approximately 32,000 people, while Comino is mostly uninhabited. Both are popular day trips from Malta and offer a distinct experience from the main island.

On the island of Gozo in Malta, there is a Neolithic (3,600 BC) temple complex. The massive stones that form the walls of the Ggantija Temples give rise to their names. When the locals discovered them, they assumed the structures had been built by giants!

Following the devastation of World War II, there was a large migration from Malta. Because Australia was part of the British Crown, the journey was much easier.

In Australia today, there are nearly 200,000 people of Maltese descent.

Malta is well-known for its delicious cuisine, and local bakeries play an important role in this. While there were many different breads and pastries to try, Pastizzi and Qassatat really stood out.

The majority of the water surrounding Malta is a typical Mediterranean blue. Although not completely transparent, it is clear enough to swim in on any hot afternoon.

There are so many unique swimming spots in Malta! Despite the fact that some of the best beaches are difficult to reach, Malta has every type of beach imaginable. This island has it all, from white sand to rocky cliffs and deep blue swimming holes.

Malta is one of the world's smallest countries, but it is also the most densely populated in the EU!

In Malta, there are approximately 365 Catholic churches, one for each day of the year.