Malta In a Nutshell ~ Quiz Bee

A village was built in Malta for the musical production “Popeye.”

During WW1, Malta was known as the Nurse of the Mediterranean.

The University of Malta is one of the oldest in Europe, it was founded in 1592.

Malta is among the world’s largest and most densely populated countries.

Hagar Qim declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is older than the Egyptian Pyramids.

The Azure Window - one of Malta's most famous landmarks, collapsed in 2017.

There are currently ____ recognised islands in Malta.

The capital city of Malta - one of the smallest in the EU is _______.

September 8 is an important day for the Maltese as they celebrate “Victory day” that involves _________.

Malta has an incredible amount of religious celebrations.

Malta has _______ UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

When tourists arrive in the country, its population doubles.

There are 365 churches on the Maltese islands. 

Malta is filled with forests and rivers. 

Malta has their own language (Maltese) but the majority of the population also speak Spanish.

There are more Maltese living in Melbourne, Australia than there are in Malta.

Prior to 2011, the buses in the country were operated by their self-employed owner drivers.

The Maltese enjoy _____ public holidays each year. 

Malta has often been described as the country with the best climate in the world by International Living.

Malta was a British colony for more than _____ years.