Malta

[ mawl-tuh ]

noun

1. an island in the Mediterranean between Sicily and Africa. 95 sq. mi. (246 sq. km).
2. a former British colony consisting of this island and two small adjacent islands: now an independent sovereign state and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 122 sq. mi. (316 sq. km). : Valletta.

Malta

/ ˈmɔːltə /

noun

1. a republic occupying the islands of Malta, Gozo, and Comino, in the Mediterranean south of Sicily: governed by the Knights Hospitallers from 1530 until Napoleon's conquest in 1798; French driven out, with British help, 1800; became British dependency 1814; suffered severely in World War II; became independent in 1964 and a republic in 1974; joined the EU in 2004; a member of the Commonwealth. Official languages: Maltese and English. Official religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: euro (from January 2008 replacing the Maltese lira). Capital: Valletta. Pop: 411 277 (2013 est). Area: 316 sq km (122 sq miles)

Malta

1. Republic in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily , made up of five small islands.

Notes

Malta, strategically located, has belonged to a succession of civilizations, including the ancient Greeks and the Roman Empire . In 1800, the British established control of Malta, which, since its independence in 1964, has continued to maintain close ties with Britain .

Example Sentences

Most people seek residency in countries including Antigua and Barbuda, Portugal, Malta, Greece and Spain.

From Los Angeles Times

"Earlier this week, we’ve had a hermit crab that came back from Malta in a shell," he said.

From BBC

Palmer only made his debut for the Three Lions in November last year - in a 2-0 win against Malta at Wembley.

From BBC

Malta of the NAR says that these changes, ultimately, are not a big needle-mover for home prices, which are affected mostly by inventory and the economy.

From Salon

Meanwhile, other European countries, such as Poland, Estonia, Slovakia, and Malta, have made inroads in courting US investments, presenting Ireland with new competition from countries with cheaper housing and less rain.

From BBC