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'''Capital ''' Valletta <br>
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'''Languages''' Maltese, English <br>
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'''Currency ''' Maltese Lira <br>
 
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'''Capital '''  Valletta <br><br>
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Malta, a country composed of three major islands, is located in the Mediterranean Sea south of Italy. It became a British colony in 1814 only to gain independence in 1964.
'''Languages'''  Maltese, English <br><br>
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Tourism is the main industry in Malta.
'''Currency '''  Maltese Lira <br><br>
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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.
 
The Maltese Language is made up from Italian, Arabic, Scilian and English.
  
  
==[[Ordering Maltese certificates]]==
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[[Ordering Maltese Certificates]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
==Register Office==
 
==Register Office==
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*[http://www.certifikati.gov.mt/?lng=en Register Office]
 
*[http://www.certifikati.gov.mt/?lng=en Register Office]
  
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Maltese Public Registry Office<br>
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The Director<br>
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The Public Registry<br>
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197 Merchants Street <br>
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Valletta<br>
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Malta CMR 02<br>
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Tel: 00356 21 225 291/2<br>
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Fax: 00356 21 249 234<br>
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
 
  
 
*[http://www.libraries-archives.gov.mt/nam/ser_family_history.htm National Archives of Malta]
 
*[http://www.libraries-archives.gov.mt/nam/ser_family_history.htm National Archives of Malta]
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*[http://website.lineone.net/~stephaniebidmead/index.htm Malta Family History]
 
*[http://website.lineone.net/~stephaniebidmead/index.htm Malta Family History]
  
*[http://www.rootsweb.com/~mltwgw/ Malta GenWeb] under construction
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*[http://www.rootsweb.com/~mltwgw/ Malta GenWeb]  
 
 
*[http://www.regiments.org/nations/europe/malta.htm#govt Malta (British Empire & Commonwealth Land Forces)]
 
  
 
*[http://www.searchmalta.com/surnames/ The Maltese Surname Connection]
 
*[http://www.searchmalta.com/surnames/ The Maltese Surname Connection]
  
*[http://www.geocities.com/maltesenobility/index2.html Maltese Nobility]
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*[http://www.maltesenobility.org/ Maltese Nobility]
  
 
*[http://www.maltagenealogy.com/ Libro d'Oro della Melita]
 
*[http://www.maltagenealogy.com/ Libro d'Oro della Melita]
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*[http://www.hmml.org/centers/malta/ The Malta Study Centre at the Hill Museum and Manuscript Centre]
 
*[http://www.hmml.org/centers/malta/ The Malta Study Centre at the Hill Museum and Manuscript Centre]
  
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*[http://website.lineone.net/~peterbidmead/regiments.htm The British Army Garrison in Malta 1799-1865]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 07:34, 20 September 2022

Wikipedia Image; Malta Map


Capital Valletta
Languages Maltese, English
Currency Maltese Lira


Malta, a country composed of three major islands, is located in the Mediterranean Sea south of Italy. It became a British colony in 1814 only to gain independence in 1964. Tourism is the main industry in Malta.

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

Maltese Public Registry Office
The Director
The Public Registry
197 Merchants Street
Valletta
Malta CMR 02

Tel: 00356 21 225 291/2
Fax: 00356 21 249 234

Links



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