It was so important because it just WAS!
An important Naval and Air base in the Mediterranean.
Oh Dear… Haha No We Are Not British We Are Maltese And In Malta Everyone Talks In English If It Is Someone Who Speaks In English :) But No We Are Not British :))
No. Malta used to be part of the British Empire but is now an independent country within the European Union.
Malta was officially under British rule from 1814-1964 but had been occupied by Britain somewhat earlier.
No. Malta was up till 1964 a colony of the British Empire, Malta had a Queen. Is now a Republic.
Malta. Dom Mintoff was the Prime Minister of Malta from 1955 to 1958 (when Malta was still a British crown colony) and again, post-Independence, from 1971 to 1984.
The Vatican City is the smallest country in Europe.
Malta is In Europe.
malta.
Malta is an independent country in the Mediterranean Sea.
Malta was a British colony until 1964, which has influenced the use of English as one of the official languages in the country. English newspapers in Malta cater to the English-speaking population and serve as a source of news and information for residents and tourists who use English as a primary or secondary language.
If he wanted to be considered British then YES.