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Island country in Southern Europe
Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa. It
Malta
Confectionery product made by Mars
Maltesers is a British confectionery product manufactured by Mars Inc. first launched in 1937. Maltesers consist of a spheroid malted milk centre surrounded
Maltesers
Catholic lay religious order
Military Order of Malta (SMOM), officially the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, and commonly known
Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Sovereign_Military_Order_of_Malta
Maltese history
Malta has been inhabited since 6400 BC initially by Mesolithic hunter gatherers, who were replaced by Neolithic farmers from Sicily around 5400 BC. These
History_of_Malta
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cuisine Maltese culture Maltese language, the Semitic language spoken by Maltese people Maltese people, people from Malta or of Maltese descent Maltese dog
Maltese
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Malta, malta, Málta, or Maltā in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Malta is a country in Europe. Malta may also refer to: Malta (island), the main
Malta_(disambiguation)
Men's association football team
The Malta national football team (Maltese: Tim nazzjonali tal-futbol ta' Malta) represents Malta in men's international football and is controlled by the
Malta_national_football_team
Ottoman Empire's invasion of Malta in 1565
The Great Siege of Malta (Maltese: L-Assedju l-Kbir) occurred in 1565 when the Ottoman Empire attempted to conquer the island of Malta, then held by the
Great_Siege_of_Malta
Semitic language spoken mostly in Malta
Maltese (Maltese: Malti, also L-Ilsien Malti or Lingwa Maltija) is a Central Semitic language derived from late medieval Sicilian Arabic with Romance superstrata
Maltese_language
Ethnic group native to Malta
The Maltese (Maltese: Maltin) people are an ethnic group native to Malta who speak Maltese, a Semitic language descended from Siculo-Arabic with a substantial
Maltese_people
Period in the history of Malta from 1530 to 1798
Hospitaller Malta, known in Maltese history as the Knights' Period (Maltese: Żmien il-Kavallieri, lit. 'Time of the Knights'), was a de facto state which
Hospitaller_Malta
Airport in Luqa, Malta
Malta International Airport (IATA: MLA, ICAO: LMML) is the only international airport in Malta, and it serves the whole of the Maltese Islands. It is located
Malta_International_Airport
of Malta (il-bandiera ta' Malta) is a bicolour, with white in the hoist and red in the fly. A representation of the George Cross, awarded to Malta by
Flag_of_Malta
Largest island of the Maltese Archipelago
Malta is an island in Southern Europe. It is the largest and most populous of the three major islands that constitute the Maltese Archipelago and the
Malta_(island)
Topics referred to by the same term
Battle of Malta may refer to: Battle of Malta (1283) Siege of Malta (World War II), also called the Battle of Malta Battle of Malta poker tournament,
Battle_of_Malta
Topics referred to by the same term
The Siege of Malta may refer to: Siege of Malta (1429), a siege by the Moors Siege of Malta (1565), a siege by the Ottoman Empire against the Knights Hospitaller
Siege_of_Malta
American executioner (1918-1999)
Joseph Malta (November 27, 1918 – January 6, 1999) was the United States Army hangman who, with Master Sergeant John C. Woods, carried out the Nuremberg
Joseph_Malta
National newspaper published daily in Malta
The Malta Independent is a national newspaper published daily in Malta. It was started in 1992. The paper publishes an online version branded as Malta Independent
The_Malta_Independent
Flag carrier of Malta
KM Malta Airlines Ltd is the flag carrier of Malta headquartered in Luqa, and the successor to Air Malta. The airline operates scheduled passenger services
KM_Malta_Airlines
Maltese airline (1973–2024)
Air Malta, stylized as airmalta, was a Maltese airline headquartered in Luqa and based at Malta International Airport. It operated services as the country's
Air_Malta
Village in Rēzekne Municipality, Latvia
in the village: Malta High School, Malta Music School, Malta Pre-School Educational Institution "Dzīpariņš", House of Culture, Malta Parish Library, Children
Malta,_Malta_Parish
Catholic military order
Kolossi Castle in Cyprus (1302–1310), the island of Rhodes (1310–1522), Malta (1530–1798), and Saint Petersburg (1799–1801). The Hospitallers arose in
Knights_Hospitaller
Breed of toy dog
Maltese dog refers both to an ancient variety of dwarf, white-coated dog breed from Italy and generally associated also with the island of Malta, and to
Maltese_dog
Capital of Malta
Valletta (/vəˈlɛtə/ ; Maltese: il-Belt Valletta, lit. 'the city [of] Valletta', pronounced [ɪlˈbɛlt vɐˈlːɛtːɐ]), also known as Città Umilissima (transl
Valletta
of the population of Malta include population density, ethnicity, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population. Malta is the most densely
Demographics_of_Malta
Television in Malta was first introduced in 1957. The first person to sell televisions in Malta was The Most Noble Count Consiglio D'Amato. The first
Television_in_Malta
Prostitution in Malta is itself legal, but certain activities connected with it, such as running a brothel and loitering, are not. Certain offences are
Prostitution_in_Malta
European country from 1964 to 1974
The State of Malta (Maltese: Stat ta’ Malta), commonly known as Malta, existed between 21 September 1964 and 13 December 1974. It is the predecessor to
State_of_Malta
Low-cost airline of Malta
Malta Air is a low-cost airline that operates from Malta. A wholly owned subsidiary of Ryanair Holdings, the airline operates scheduled flights on behalf
Malta_Air
Topics referred to by the same term
Malta Polar may refer to: Malta Polar, or Maltin Polar, brewed by Empresas Polar in Venezuela and Florida Brewery in the US Malta Polar, brewed by Backus
Malta_Polar
The Siege of Malta (or Battle of Malta) in World War II was a military campaign in the Mediterranean theatre. From June 1940 to November 1942, the fight
Siege_of_Malta_(World_War_II)
The Armed Forces of Malta (Maltese: Forzi Armati ta' Malta) is the name given to the combined armed services of Malta. The AFM is a brigade sized organisation
Armed_Forces_of_Malta
Malta has three official languages: Maltese, Maltese Sign Language and English. Maltese is the national language. Until 1934, Italian was also an official
Languages_of_Malta
Cannabis in Malta is decriminalised, within limits, to grow, use, and possess for adults. In 2018, the Parliament of Malta legalised medical cannabis,
Cannabis_in_Malta
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Malta declaration may refer to: Malta Declaration (EU), a declaration made in Malta on 3 February 2017 during the European migrant crisis by leaders of
Malta_declaration
List of ships with the same or similar names
Four ships of Royal Navy have been named HMS Malta after the Mediterranean island: HMS Malta (1800 schooner) was a Spanish 10-gun schooner built and launched
HMS_Malta
British colony in Europe from 1813 to 1964
the Island of Malta and its Dependencies (commonly known as the Crown Colony of Malta or simply Malta) was the British colony in the Maltese islands, that
Crown_Colony_of_Malta
Highly industrialised service-based economy
The economy of Malta is a highly industrialised service-based economy. It is classified as an advanced economy by the International Monetary Fund and
Economy_of_Malta
The law of Malta incorporates continental law, common law and local traditions, such as Code de Rohan. A municipal code was enacted in 1784 and replaced
Law_of_Malta
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Villa Malta may refer to: Villa Malta (Pincio hill), headquarters of La Civiltà Cattolica in Rome, Italy Villa del Priorato di Malta on the Aventine Hill
Villa_Malta
Constitutional legislative body in Malta
The Parliament of Malta (Maltese: Il-Parlament ta' Malta) is the constitutional legislative body in Malta, located in Valletta. The parliament is unicameral
Parliament_of_Malta
Carbonated malt beverage
Malta is a lightly carbonated, non-alcoholic malt beverage brewed from barley, hops, and water. Corn and caramel color may also be added. Maltín Polar
Malta_(soft_drink)
Allied supply convoys of the Second World War
The Malta convoys were Allied supply convoys of the Second World War. The convoys took place during the Siege of Malta in the Mediterranean Theatre. Malta
Malta_convoys
This article is an overview of telecommunications in Malta. Telephones - main lines in use: 259,000 (2022) Telephones - mobile cellular: 702,000 (2022)
Telecommunications_in_Malta
Mid 19th-century confraternity
The Independent Order of the Sons of Malta was a fraternal order active in the mid-nineteenth century. Its initiation rites parodied more staid fraternal
Sons_of_Malta
Heraldic cross
The Maltese cross (also the Amalfi cross) is a cross symbol, consisting of four "V" or arrowhead shaped concave quadrilaterals converging at a central
Maltese_cross
1943 book by George Beurling
Malta Spitfire: The Diary of a Fighter Pilot is a book written about George Beurling, a Canadian Fighter Pilot, and his time served in Malta during World
Malta_Spitfire
1989 meeting between the heads of state of the US and Soviet Union
The Malta Summit was a meeting between United States President George H. W. Bush and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev on December 2–3, 1989
Malta_Summit
1800–1813 British protectorate in the Mediterranean Sea
Malta Protectorate (Italian: Protettorato di Malta, Maltese: Protettorat ta' Malta) was the political term for Malta when it was a British protectorate
Malta_Protectorate
Head of state of Malta
The president of Malta (Maltese: President ta' Malta) is the constitutional head of state of Malta. The president is indirectly elected by the House of
President_of_Malta
Maltese terrestrial television network
Malta (Maltese: Televixin Malta; TVM) (formerly known as Malta Television Service; MTV and Xandir Malta) is a terrestrial television network in Malta
TVM_(Malta)
Ethnic group
The Arabs in Malta (Maltese: Għarab f'Malta; Arabic: العرب في مالطا) are, today, mostly expatriates from a range of Arab countries, particularly Libya
Arabs_in_Malta
lists the heads of state of Malta, from independence as the State of Malta in 1964 to present. From 1964 to 1974, Malta was a Commonwealth realm and
List of heads of state of Malta
List_of_heads_of_state_of_Malta
Topics referred to by the same term
Knights Of Malta, a Protestant fraternal society The Knight of Malta, a Jacobean-era stage play RMS Knight of Malta, a cargo liner History of Malta under the
Knight of Malta (disambiguation)
Knight_of_Malta_(disambiguation)
Religion in Malta, age 15+ (2021 census) Catholic Church (82.6%) Eastern Orthodox (3.60%) Church of England (1.30%) Other Christian (1.00%) Islam (3.90%)
Religion_in_Malta
This is a list of cities in Malta. By the usual standards that most other countries use when designating a city, Malta's cities would be too small to be
List_of_cities_in_Malta
General elections were held in Malta on 30 May 2026, with 356,832 registered voters entitled to vote to elect all members of the House of Representatives
2026_Maltese_general_election
The politics of Malta takes place within a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the president of Malta is the constitutional
Politics_of_Malta
Maltese literature is any literature originating from Malta or by Maltese writers or literature written in the Maltese language. This article will give
Maltese_literature
This is a list of notable Maltese people including those not born in, or current residents of, Malta; they are Maltese nationals. Angelo Muscat (1930–1977)
List_of_Maltese_people
Ancient temples of Malta (3600 BC–2500 BC)
The Megalithic Temples of Malta (Maltese: It-Tempji Megalitiċi ta' Malta) are several prehistoric temples, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Megalithic_Temples_of_Malta
Variety of English spoken in Malta
Maltese English (MaltE) is a postcolonial variety of the English language spoken by the Maltese people. Maltese English is heavily influenced by its contact
Maltese_English
Post codes in Malta are seven-character strings that form part of a postal address in Malta. Post codes were first introduced in 1991 by the national
Postal_codes_in_Malta
Malta is divided into districts. The four types of districts are regional councils, statistical districts, electoral districts, and policing districts
Districts_of_Malta
The feudal system was first established in Malta by the Kingdom of Sicily, which conquered the island between 1090 and 1091. The Sicilian titles were
Maltese_nobility
Island in Europe
coordinates) GPX (secondary coordinates) The geography of Malta is dominated by water.[clarification needed] Malta is an archipelago of coralline limestone, located
Geography_of_Malta
Gaming control board of Malta
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), formerly the Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA), is the gaming control board of Malta. It regulates most forms of
Malta_Gaming_Authority
Overview of and topical guide to Malta
Malta Art in Malta Cinema of Malta List of Maltese artists Literature of Malta Maltese folklore Music of Malta Philosophy in Malta Theatre in Malta Sports
Outline_of_Malta
in Malta after Christianity and Islam. However, it's not recognized as a formal religion. As of the 2021 census, there are 6,411 Hindus in Malta that
Hinduism_in_Malta
2011, i.e. 20,289 persons of non-Maltese citizenship, of whom 643 were born in Malta. In 2011, most of migrants in Malta were EU citizens (12,215 or 60
Immigration_to_Malta
Energy in Malta describes energy production, consumption and import in Malta. Malta has no domestic resource of fossil fuels and no gas distribution network
Energy_in_Malta
The transport system in Malta is small but extensive, and the islands' domestic system of public transport is reliant on buses and taxis, although there
Transport_in_Malta
Association football tournament group
the United States. Group G consisted of five teams: Finland, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands and Poland. The teams played against each other home-and-away
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group G
2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_–_UEFA_Group_G
Local council in Port Region, Malta
Paola (Maltese: Raħal Ġdid, Italian: Casal Nuovo, both meaning "New Town") is a town in the Port Region of Malta, with 8,706 inhabitants as of 2019. The
Paola,_Malta
Feudal title in the Kingdom of Sicily
The County of Malta was a feudal lordship of the Kingdom of Sicily, relating to the islands of Malta and Gozo. Malta was essentially a fief within the
Count_of_Malta
Palace in Rome, Italy
Palazzo Malta, officially named as the Magistral Palace (Italian: Palazzo Magistrale), and also known as Palazzo di Malta or Palazzo dell'Ordine di Malta, is
Palazzo_Malta
Women's national association football team representing Malta
The Malta women's national football team (Maltese: Tim nazzjonali tal-futbol ta' Malta tan-nisa) represents the Malta Football Association in international
Malta women's national football team
Malta_women's_national_football_team
1953 film by Brian Desmond Hurst
Malta Story is a 1953 British war film, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, set during the air defence of Malta during the Siege of Malta in the Second World
Malta_Story
Head of government of Malta
The prime minister of Malta (Maltese: Prim Ministru ta' Malta) is the head of government, which is the highest official of Malta. The prime minister chairs
Prime_Minister_of_Malta
There are hundreds of catacombs in Malta, principally found in Mdina, the former capital of the island. The catacombs are very small, but are in good
Catacombs_of_Malta
Various bus routes have been operated in Malta since the early 20th century. The system has evolved significantly over the years, with changes in routes
List_of_bus_routes_in_Malta
Australian citizens who are fully or partially of Maltese descent
Maltese Australians are Australian citizens who are fully or partially of Maltese descent or Malta-born persons who reside in Australia. In the 2021 Census
Maltese_Australians
Executive branch of Malta
The Government of Malta (Maltese: Gvern ta' Malta) is the executive branch of the Republic of Malta. It is made up of the Cabinet and the Parliamentary
Government_of_Malta
Town and Local council in Gozo Region, Malta
Victoria (Maltese: Il-Belt Victoria, meaning "the city Victoria"), also known among the native Maltese as Rabat (which is the name of the old town centre)
Victoria,_Malta
Malta has a Subtropical-Mediterranean climate according to the Köppen climate classification (Csa), with very mild winters and warm to hot summers. Rain
Climate_of_Malta
Local council in Eastern Region, Malta
Saint Julian's (Maltese: San Ġiljan) is a town in the Eastern Region of Malta. It is situated along the coast, north of the country's capital, Valletta
St._Julian's,_Malta
Purges of Ottoman intellectuals by the Allied forces
The Malta exiles (Turkish: Malta sürgünleri) were the purges of Ottoman intellectuals by the Allied forces. The exile to Malta occurred between March 1919
Malta_exiles
This is a list of films produced or shot on location in Malta. While Malta has produced only a few films, the island has been a common location for filming
List_of_Maltese_films
c. 1590 play by Christopher Marlowe
The Jew of Malta (full title: The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta) is a play by Christopher Marlowe, written in 1589 or 1590. The plot primarily
The_Jew_of_Malta
1798–1800 military occupation
The island of Malta was occupied by France from 1798 to 1800. The Knights Hospitaller surrendered to Napoleon Bonaparte following the French landing in
French_occupation_of_Malta
Law enforcement agency
The Malta Police Force (Maltese: Il-Korp tal-Pulizija ta’ Malta) is the national police force of the Republic of Malta. It falls under the responsibility
Malta_Police_Force
Maltese charter airline
Fly Malta is a Maltese charter airline based at Malta International Airport and a subsidiary of the Portuguese charter airline Hi Fly. Hi Fly Malta started
Hi_Fly_Malta
Political party in Malta
The Nationalist Party (Maltese: Partit Nazzjonalista, PN) is one of the two major contemporary political parties in Malta, along with the Labour Party
Nationalist_Party_(Malta)
Archdiocese of Malta (Malti: Arċidjoċesi ta' Malta) is a metropolitan archdiocese of the Latin Church of the Catholic Church in Malta. Tradition claims
Archdiocese_of_Malta
Local council in Western Region, Malta
Rabat (Maltese: Ir-Rabat [ɪˈrːɐbɐt]) is a town in the Western Region of Malta. It adjoins the ancient capital city of Mdina, and a north-western part of
Rabat,_Malta
City in Montana, United States
Malta (/ˈmɔːltə/ MAWL-tə) is a city in and the county seat of Phillips County, Montana, United States, located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 2 and
Malta,_Montana
Important sector of the country's economy
Tourism in Malta is an important sector of the country's economy, contributing to about 6.1 percent of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP). It is
Tourism_in_Malta
Military unit
Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta (Maltese: Skwadra Marittima tal-Forzi Armati ta' Malta) is the naval component of the Maltese military. The Maritime Squadron
Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta
Maritime_Squadron_of_the_Armed_Forces_of_Malta
Buses used for public transport on Malta
Buses were introduced to Malta in 1905. Up until 2011, the traditional Malta bus (Maltese: xarabank or karozza tal-linja) served as a popular tourist attraction
Buses_in_Malta
Empire Builder train stop
Malta station is a station stop for the Amtrak Empire Builder in Malta, Montana. The station, platform, and parking are owned by BNSF Railway. Allen 1893
Malta_station
MALTA
MALTA
Male
English
English and Scottish surname transferred to forename use, derived from a byname for an ungracious person, from Anglo-Norman French maltalent/mautalent, MAITLAND means "bad tempered."Â
Female
Greek
(Μελίτη) From the Greek name for the country of Malta, from the Greek word meli, MELITE means "honey."
MALTA
MALTA
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Gaelic, Swedish
Strength; Power; To Help; The Exalted One
Boy/Male
Tamil
Knowledge
Boy/Male
Indian
Lord, King
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Indian
King of King
Boy/Male
Buddhist, Indian, Sanskrit
Store of Compassion
Surname or Lastname
English and North German
English and North German : from Middle English peper, piper, Middle Low German peper ‘pepper’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a spicer; alternatively, it may be a nickname for a small man (as if the size of a peppercorn) or one with a fiery temper, or for a dark-haired person (from the color of a peppercorn) or anecdotal for someone who paid a peppercorn rent.Americanized form of the Ashkenazic Jewish ornamental name Pfeffer, or Fef(f)er, a cognate, from Yiddish fefer ‘pepper’.Irish : variant of Peppard.
Boy/Male
Hindu
King of gold
Girl/Female
Indian
Dear to the gods, Dear to the Goddess
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Of Radiant Forehead
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
Consolation
MALTA
MALTA
MALTA
MALTA
MALTA
n.
One of an order of knights who built a hospital at Jerusalem for pilgrims, A. D. 1042. They were called Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, and after the removal of the order to Malta, Knights of Malta.
n.
An oppressive, relaxing wind from the Libyan deserts, chiefly experienced in Italy, Malta, and Sicily.
n.
Ill will; malice.
n. sing. & pl.
A native or inhabitant of Malta; the people of Malta.
a.
Of or pertaining to Malta or to its inhabitants.
n.
An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds.