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2. National symbols of Malta - Wikipedia

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   The Merchant Flag of Malta, the civil ensign, was introduced by the Merchant Shipping Act of 1964 and consists of a red field bordered in white, with a white Maltese Cross at its centre. This flag is flown by Maltese civilian vessels as their ensign. Maltese military vessels fly the National Flag.

3. Birgu - Wikipedia

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   Birgu (Maltese: Il-Birgu [ɪlˈbɪrɡʊ], Italian: Vittoriosa), also known by its title Città Vittoriosa ('Victorious City'), is an old fortified city on the south side of the Grand Harbour in the South Eastern Region of Malta. The city occupies a promontory of land with Fort Saint Angelo at its head and the city of Cospicua at its base. Birgu ...

4. Malta (island) - Wikipedia

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   The Maltese government entered ERM II on 4 May 2005, and adopted the euro as the country's currency on 1 January 2008. [ 20 ] FinanceMalta is the quasi-governmental organisation tasked with marketing and educating business leaders in coming to Malta and runs seminars and events around the world highlighting the emerging strength of Malta as a ...

5. Flag of Malta - Wikipedia

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   The white and red standard was reportedly used by Maltese insurgents during a rebellion against French occupation in September 1798. [10] The flag of the Knights of Malta, a white cross on a red field, [11] was a more likely source of the Maltese colours, inspiring the red and white shield used during the British colonial period. [8]

6. Coat of arms of Malta - Wikipedia

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   The coat of arms of Malta is the national coat of arms of the country of Malta.. The present coat of arms is described by the Emblem and Public Seal of Malta Act of 1988 as a shield showing an heraldic representation of the national flag of Malta; above the shield a mural crown in gold with a sally port and five turrets representing the fortifications of Malta and denoting a city-state; and ...

7. List of flags of Malta - Wikipedia

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   Badge: A white Maltese cross on white and red panel framed with ginger-bread, on a white circle surrounded by a garland on the Union Flag. c.1898–1943: Governor's Flag: Badge: White and red shield with pointed top and gold border, on a white circle surrounded by a garland on the Union Flag. 1943–1964: Governor's Flag

8. List of cities in Malta - Wikipedia

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   In Maltese law, no distinction is made between cities, towns, and villages; city status is purely honorary and colloquial. Malta is divided into 68 local councils. The local councils which formerly had city status all feature a mural crown on the crest of their coat of arms. The table shows the historical cities:

9. Muxrabija - Wikipedia

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   The Muxrabija (from the Arabic mashrabiya; plural muxrabijet) is a typical element of vernacular Maltese architecture. It consists of an ornate timber screen, perforated with an intricate network of holes, tightly fitted into a window or loggia [1] projecting from the facade of the building, usually over the main door or to its side. [2]