Europe/Southern Europe
Malta
Valletta
574.3K
316 km²
Euro
Coastal
English, Maltese
Historical Events
6500 - Early Inhabitance
Malta has been inhabited since at least 6500 BC during the Mesolithic period.
1530 - Official Language Shift
Italian was granted official status in Malta, influencing its culture and language.
1798 - French Occupation
Malta was occupied by French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte.
1814 - British Rule Established
Malta officially became a British colony under the Treaty of Paris.
1940 - World War II Siege
Malta was besieged by Axis powers and served as a critical Allied base.
1964 - Independence Achieved
Malta gained independence from British colonial rule.
1974 - Establishment of Republic
Malta became a parliamentary republic, solidifying its political framework.
2004 - EU Membership
Malta joined the European Union, enhancing its political and economic ties.
2008 - Eurozone Entry
Malta adopted the euro, integrating further into European financial systems.