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| + | '''Capital ''' Valletta <br><br> | ||
| + | '''Languages''' Maltese, English <br><br> | ||
| + | '''Currency ''' Maltese Lira <br><br> | ||
| + | The Maltese archipelago includes the islands of Malta, Gozo, Comino, Comminotto and Filfla. <br><br> | ||
| + | The country has a history of colonial control spanning centuries. | ||
| + | Located south of the Italian island of Sicily, between Europe and North Africa, it has been occupied by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs and latterly by France and Britain. <br><br> | ||
| + | Independence from Britain was gained in 1964, after the Maltese people were awarded the George Cross for defending the island during World War II. | ||
| + | Malta is a popular holiday destination and tourism is the nation's main source of income. <br><br> | ||
Civil Registration started in Malta in 1863, prior to that birth may be recorded in Parish Records which started in the 1500s. Few parish records are accessible. | Civil Registration started in Malta in 1863, prior to that birth may be recorded in Parish Records which started in the 1500s. Few parish records are accessible. | ||
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The library in Valletta holds '''The Adami Collection''' which is of interest for genealogy purposes, as it has marriages listed from the Parish Registers. | The library in Valletta holds '''The Adami Collection''' which is of interest for genealogy purposes, as it has marriages listed from the Parish Registers. | ||
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| − | Malta is a Roman Catholic Country. | + | Malta is a Roman Catholic Country. <br><br> |
| − | + | The Maltese Language is made up from Italian, Arabic, Scilian and English. | |
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| − | [[Ordering Maltese certificates]] | + | ==[[Ordering Maltese certificates]]== |
Revision as of 12:16, 29 June 2007
Capital Valletta
Languages Maltese, English
Currency Maltese Lira
The Maltese archipelago includes the islands of Malta, Gozo, Comino, Comminotto and Filfla.
The country has a history of colonial control spanning centuries.
Located south of the Italian island of Sicily, between Europe and North Africa, it has been occupied by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs and latterly by France and Britain.
Independence from Britain was gained in 1964, after the Maltese people were awarded the George Cross for defending the island during World War II.
Malta is a popular holiday destination and tourism is the nation's main source of income.
Civil Registration started in Malta in 1863, prior to that birth may be recorded in Parish Records which started in the 1500s. Few parish records are accessible.
The library in Valletta holds The Adami Collection which is of interest for genealogy purposes, as it has marriages listed from the Parish Registers.
Malta is a Roman Catholic Country.
The Maltese Language is made up from Italian, Arabic, Scilian and English.
Ordering Maltese certificates
Register Office
Links
- Malta GenWeb under construction
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