13 facts about Malta
1. Malta is an archipelago consisting of three inhabited islands: Malta (27 km by 14.5 km), Gozo (13 km by 7 km), and Comino (2 km long), along with two uninhabited islands - Fifla and St. Paul's Island. Malta's shape resembles a small fish when viewed from above; you can check it on the map ;) 2. Before Malta emerged as an island, it was entirely submerged underwater. It was only after the closure of the Straits of Gibraltar that the sea level dropped enough to expose the islands, which were still connected to both North Africa and Sicily. This connection lasted for a long time. Don't believe it? Maltese archaeologists have discovered remains of animals that were native to both Europe and North Africa, such as elephants and hippopotamuses, particularly at Ghar Dalam. 3. Malta is the only country in Europe without any freshwater sources: no rivers, lakes, or streams. 4. Malta has two official state languages: Maltese and English. People from all over the world come to Malta...