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'''Malta''' is a small island nation in [[Southern Europe]], spanning approximately 316 km² in the Mediterranean Sea, south of [[Sicily]] and north of [[Libya]].<ref name="CIA">{{Cite web |title=Malta |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/malta/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2025-05-01 |access-date=2025-05-28}}</ref> With a population of about 557,000, its official languages are [[Maltese]] and [[English]], and its economy relies on tourism, trade, and financial services. The [[Catholic Church]], traditionally introduced in the 1st century by [[Saint Paul]], is the majority religion, with approximately 501,300 Catholics (90% of the population), profoundly shaping cultural life through devotion to [[Saint Paul]], [[Saint Publius]], and [[Saint Agatha]].<ref name="GCatholic">{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Malta |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/MT.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-04-15 |access-date=2025-05-28}}</ref> Constitutionally recognized, the Church plays a central role in education, charity, and traditions, maintaining strong influence despite growing secularization.
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'''Malta''' is a small island nation in [[Southern Europe]], spanning approximately 316 km² in the Mediterranean Sea, south of [[Sicily]] and north of [[Libya]].<ref name="CIA">{{Cite web |title=Malta |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/malta/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2025-05-01 |access-date=2025-05-28}}</ref> With a population of about 557,000, its official languages are [[Maltese]] and [[English]], and its economy relies on tourism, trade, and financial services. The [[Catholic Church]], traditionally introduced in the 1st century by [[Saint Paul]], is the majority religion, with approximately 501,300 Catholics (90% of the population), profoundly shaping cultural life through devotion to [[Saint Paul]], [[Saint Publius]], and [[Saint Agatha]].<ref name="GCatholic">{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Malta |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/MT.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-04-15 |access-date=2025-05-28}}</ref> Constitutionally recognized, the Church plays a central role in education, charity, and traditions, maintaining strong influence despite growing secularization.
== Geography ==
== Geography ==


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