Malta's population reached 446,615 as of January 2024. Population density is 1,395.7 people per square kilometer. Total area is 320 km² (124 mi²)
Luqa is located 4.3 km from Valletta in Malta's Southern Region. Town has population of 5,945 as of March 2014. Centered around main square with St. Andrew's church
Maltese people are descendants of Sicilian and Calabrian colonists who settled in 2nd millennium. Genetic studies show Maltese males originated from Southern Italy. Population includes 371,900 speakers of Maltese, 88% English, 66% Italian
The Maltese cross consists of four V-shaped quadrilaterals converging at a central vertex. It evolved from earlier eight-pointed crosses in the 16th century. The Knights Hospitaller initially used a plain Latin cross during the Crusades. The modern design was first shown on a copper coin from 1567
Maltese and English are the official languages of Malta. Italian was official until 1934, then replaced by English. Greek was official until 553 AD, then replaced by Latin
The Maltese cross was introduced to Malta by the Knights of St. John in 1530. It features four V-shaped arms joined together at the tips. The cross is commonly used in black and white or red and white