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Malta

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The Jewel of the Mediterranean
Malta is a small island country located in the Mediterranean Sea, known for its rich history and unique cultural heritage. It has been inhabited since around 5900 BC and has been ruled by various civilizations, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Knights of St. John, French, and British. In 1964, Malta gained independence from British rule and became a republic in 1974. The country's strategic location has made it a coveted prize throughout history, with its capital city Valletta being a UNESCO World Heritage site. Today, Malta is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning architecture, charming villages, and crystal-clear waters. It is also a member of the European Union and a hub for offshore finance and online gaming industries.
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Life Classification : Country
Life Id : EL2188129033572
Verified Name : malta
Life Type : Entity Life
Life Editor(s) : History Editorial Network (HEN)
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Created On: 2024-08-21 | Updated On: 2025-11-07
Impact of COVID-19 on the Island
George Vella elected as 10th President.
2016 Fairchild Merlin Crash: Worst Aviation Disaster in Malta's History
Inauguration of Valletta's City Gate Parliament Building
Malta Legalizes Divorce
Malta Adopts Euro as Official Currency.
European Union Membership of Malta
Grand Opening of International Airport in Malta
Malta Joins Commonwealth as Republic
Independence from the United Kingdom
Bravery recognized with George Cross
Formation of a National Assembly.
New Electric Tramway Service Connects Valletta, Three Cities, Żebbuġ, and Ħamrun
Government reopens historic railway under new management.
Closure of Malta Railway Company Ltd.
The Mosta Dome: Construction of a Large Church Dome
Malta's Status as a British Protectorate
British Governor Sir Alexander Ball: Beginning of British Rule in Malta
Napoleon's Rule in Malta
Priests' Ascendancy in Church Hierarchy
Historic fort construction on Gozo Island.
Opening of Manoel Theatre in Valletta with Merope by Scipione Maffei.
Construction of Fort Manoel completed in 1755.
Building the Wignacourt Aqueduct: A Water Supply System in Progress
University founded by Grand Master Jean de Valette.
Beginning of Valletta's construction under Knights of St. John
The Ottoman Empire launches the Great Siege.
Plan for Invasion of Malta by Ottoman War Council.
Establishment of Holy Inquisition with Domenico Cubelles as First Inquisitor.
Knightly Corsairing in Western Mediterranean: The Knights of Malta (up to 1565)
Jean Parisot de Valette Elected Grand Master of Knights.
Charles V offers Mahdia to Order of Saint John, orders city destruction after decline.
Fort St Elmo Development on Sciberras Peninsula.
Mass exodus of Maltese to Sicily to escape Turkish and Barbary corsair attacks.
Knights secure passage, leads others into slavery.
Building a fortress in Senglea.
Turkish invaders sail to St. Paul's Bay and besiege Mdina briefly.
Capture and Massacre in Mahdia: Andrea Doria and Claude de la Sengle's actions in Tunisia.
Raiding by Ottomans and Barbary pirates in Malta and Italy.
Knights' Naval Attacks on Ottoman Strongholds and Tunis
Emperor Charles V Grants Maltese Islands to Knights of St. John
Medieval Chapel of St. Agatha's in Rabat Completed
Rise of House of Barcelona in Malta
Crown of Aragon rule in the Maltese Islands after War of Sicilian Vespers.
Origins of the Knights of St. John
End of Arab Rule on the Island
Transformation of Melita to Medina: Evolution of a Roman settlement into a medieval city.
Aghlabid Arabs Conquer Malta
Construction of Arab Fort at Fort St Angelo Site
Saracen Invasion led by Aghlabid Abu Hafs
Byzantine Empire Regains Control of Maltese Islands
Goths Occupy Island.
Occupation by Vandals in Malta
Western Roman church constructed on Tas-Silġ megalithic temple ruins
Saint Paul's shipwreck: arrival and misfortune
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