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Brief History. Malta came to prominence during the Crusades as Christian troops passed through on their way to the Holy Land. By 1800, Malta was under British control with formal annexation following in 1814. During the second World War, German and Italian air raids created great destruction to Malta. A grateful Britain awarded the entire population of Malta the George Cross for bravery after the war. While the constitutions of 1921 and 1939 provided for limited self-rule, it was not until 1964 that Malta gained its independence within the British Commonwealth and with Elizabeth II as its monarch. In 1971, Malta became fully independent, eliminating all ties to the British crown.

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Country Information

Local name: Malta

Capital: Valletta

Population: 400,214

Government: republic

Currency: Maltese lira (MTL)

Land size: 316 sq km

Topography: mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs

Typical foods:

Major exports: machinery and transport equipment, manufactures

Information on the People

Official language: Maltese, English

Other languages spoken:

Religions: Roman Catholic 98%

Literacy rate: 92.8%

Male/Female Ratio: 0.99 male(s) to every 1 female

Life expectancy: 79.01 years

Ethnic groups: Maltese

Internet users: 301,000

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