Want to learn about Malta? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts β all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Malta
| Capital | Valletta |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 530,000 |
| Languages | English, Maltese |
| Currency | Euro |
| National symbol | Blue Rock Thrush |
| Famous food | Pastizzi |
In Malta, people often speak English, Maltese. A friendly way to say hello is "Bongu". π
Fun facts about Malta for kids
- Malta has some of the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world β older than the Pyramids!
- In Malta, cars drive on the left side of the road, a tradition from British rule!
- The capital city, Valletta, is the smallest national capital in the European Union!
- Festas are huge village celebrations for patron saints, complete with massive fireworks displays.
- Maltese is the only Semitic language in the world that is written in the Latin alphabet.
Famous places in Malta
- Valletta
- Δ¦al Saflieni Hypogeum
- Megalithic Temples
Nature and symbols of Malta
- Blue Rock Thrush
- National sport: Football
Going to Malta with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Bongu".
- Find Valletta, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag π²πΉ so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Pastizzi at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Valletta.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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