• In ancient times the archipelago of Malta was connected to Sicily via a land bridge, now 330 feet under water
  • Next time you’re in Malta try a can of Kinnie, a soda that uses chinotto bitter-oranges, spices, and herbs unique to the region
  • Malta was earlier known as Melita, meaning Isle of Honey
  • Valletta, capital of Malta, was Europe’s first planned city, sketched out in 1565
  • Malta is home to the Megalithic Temples which pre-date Stonehenge, the Great Wall of China, and the pyramids
  • Nearly all Maltese residents speak Maltese, 90% speak English, and 66% speak Italian
  • The Republic of Malta consists of 7 islands, but only 3 are inhabited and one of those by less than 10 people
  • Malta is the largest center for crafts in Europe