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Malta
Also Known As Republic of Malta
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Malta is an island country in the central Mediterranean Sea, an archipelago about 80 kilometers south of Italy, 284 kilometers east of Tunisia and 333 kilometers north of Libya. It gained independence from the United Kingdom on 21 September 1964. Its capital is Valletta.
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Population2025 census figure, from Malta's own Wikipedia infobox. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearMalta gained independence from the United Kingdom as the State of Malta on 21 September 1964, becoming a republic on 13 December 1974. Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Malta (Wikipedia)
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Valletta
1. Malta (Wikipedia)
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316 km2 (122 sq mi)
1. Malta (Wikipedia)
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588,254
1. Malta (Wikipedia)
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21 September 1964
1. Malta (Wikipedia)
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An island country located in the central Mediterranean Sea
1. Malta (Wikipedia)
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Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country located in the central Mediterranean Sea.
Valletta (Wikipedia)
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Malta
Valletta (Wikipedia)
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Valletta is the capital city of Malta
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