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Malta
Malta is a small island nation in the Mediterranean Sea. It has been a republic since the 1970s. It became a member of the European Union in May 2004.
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What does the Maltese Cross stand for?
The Maltese cross originally from the Knights of St John of Jerusalem ( the Knight Hospitalers)who used the Christian cross as a badge on their shields was adopted by the St. John Ambulance Brigade of today and also the Fire Service due to their object of service. It became known as the Maltese Cross because the Knights were given premission to settle in Malta and it is now the emblem of that country in the Mediterranean sea.
B:The eight points of the Maltese cross symbolise the eight beatitudes of Christ's Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5.3-10):The poor in spirit, They who mourn, They who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, the meek, the peacemakers, they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the pure in heart and the mercifu.
The Maltese Cross is also interpreted as a symbol of the eight chivalric virtues:
Observation, Tact, Resource, Dexterity, Sympathy, Perseverance, Discrimination, Explicitness
Another theory considers the eight points of the Maltese Cross a symbol for the eight langues of the Order of Malta:
Provence, Auvergne, France, Aragon, Italy, Germany, England, Castilia
What is known as the Maltese Cross was originally the symbol of Amalfi, a small Italian republic of the 11th century
The cross of Saint Florian, used by firefighters is often confused with the Maltese cross; although it may have eight or more points, it also has large curved arcs between the points.
C:According to the Princeton dictionary, Maltese Cross has 2 meanings:
1. A cross with arrow shaped arms
2. A Eurasian garden
What were the Maltese temples used for?
What are temples normally used for? To worship and pay service to deities.
How do you get seaman's book on Malta?
Dear sir,
good afternoon,
we are running seaman courses with approval of Indian government. i would like request you that there are some seaman which wants cdc or seamanbook.
kindly advise me to get seaman book of your flag.
kindly revert me on r_r_mishra@yahoo.com.
thanks
Ravi Ranjan Mishra
Administrator of MMC
Which of these is the capital of a country Apia Nauru Malta or Principe?
Apia is the capital of Samoa. Nauru and Malta are countries. Principe is an island in the country of Sao Tome and Principe.
The national tree of Malta is the Ararr tree?
the ararr tree
It actually is Għargħar Tree. Yet it is read in English as Ararr tree as the Għ is one silent letter in the Maltese language.
Where is the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum in Malta Montana located?
The address of the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum is: 405 N 1St St E, Malta, MT 59538
How do people make a living in Malta?
By working, just like anyone else. Maltese citizens have the same jobs just like USA and other countries!
Its in Europe cos it is one of the members of the European Union
Malta is certainly warm, it has an average temperature of 25-30 degrees inspring/ start of summer. Yet the fresh summer breeze never hides under the scorching sun and the sea is as cool as an ice-cream eaten on a hot summer's day
How does one qualify for a Maltese Karta Anzjan?
Kartanzjan is a card which is issued automatically by the Electoral Office to every person upon his or her 60th birthday, if that person is a holder of a Maltese Identity Card in terms of the Identity Card Act (Cap.258).
Kartanzjan identifies its holder as a senior citizen. A second version of the Kartanzjan is issued once the holder reaches his/her 75th birthday.
The number of card holders of Kartanzjan (including both 60+ as well as 75+) amounts to 99,785 as at end August 2010.
This Card entitles its holder to obtain certain rebates and concessions.
Where is Malta Bargains located?
Malta Bargains is located on the internet as it is a website. It allows you to check the availability of rooms in hotels all across Malta although it offers a wide variety of other countries.
What is the longest lake in Malta?
There are no natural lakes in Malta. The largest inland water mass would be the Olympic size swimming pool at the University of Malta, 50 meters long.
Malta also has no rivers. Drinking water is from underground natural springs. Supply is limited, so there are often shortages in the tourist season. A rise in the oceans level is reducing the amount available too.
What is the Maltese word for sit?
In Maltese to say sit you say: poġġi ,infact I am a Maltese person.
