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L-Innu Malti - The Maltese National Anthem.
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Lil din l-Art Helwa, l-Omm li tatna isimha Hares Mulej, kif dejjem Int Harist: Ftakar li lilha bil-ohla dawl libbist! |
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Aghti, kbir Alla, id-dehen lil min jahkimha, Rodd il-Hniena lis-sid, sahha 'l-Haddiem: Seddaq il-ghaqda fil-Maltin u s-sliem! |
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National Flag Colours: White at the hoist and red at the fly with a cross in the upper inner canton. The Cross: On 15th April 1942, King George VI of Great Britain rewarded the Maltese people for their bravery and courage during the second world war by awarding the George Cross medal. This was added to the flag on a blue background. On gaining Independence on the 21st September 1964, the blue background was removed and a red edge was added around the cross This medal is on display at the War Museum in Valletta. |
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The emblem of Malta is described by the Emblem and Public Seal of Malta Act (Cap.253) as a shield showing an heraldic representation of the National Flag of Malta; above the shield a mural crown in gold with a sally port and eight turrets (five only being visible) representing the fortifications of Malta and denoting a City State; and around the shield a wreath of two branches: the dexter of Olive, the sinister of Palm, symbols of peace and traditionally associated with Malta, all in their proper colours, tied at base with a white ribbon, backed red and upon which are written the words "Repubblika ta' Malta" in capital letters in black. |
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