Fairytale archipelago. A paradise on earth. As soon as they do not call this country, which boasts not only marvelous nature, favorable climate, but also ancient national symbols. Malta. The flag of the state is the only one in the world on which the award of another country is marked. Malta is the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea with an ancient history and a variety of monuments.
Flag of Malta: photos
The national symbol is the flag, which consists of two stripes of white and red. So what does the flag of Malta look like? On the flag stripes are arranged vertically - white is on the left and red is on the right. 2: 3 - the proportions of the flag, and in the left corner of the white strip is the George Cross with a red border.
Malta flag history
Malta has a long list of national symbols. Each new colonizer who conquered the archipelago planted its own symbolism. But on September 21, 1964, the flag of Malta was approved. On the same day, the state gained the long-awaited independence.
XII-XVI - the era of the Knights Templar, whose power extended to many states. Malta is no exception. The flag of the current independent country has the symbols of the once powerful order - red and white colors, which mean martyrdom and integrity.
1530-1798 - the time of the rule of another knightly order - the Ioannites. The flag of the order had an eight-pointed white cross, which soon became known as the "Maltese". Napoleon I captured the archipelago without firing a shot in 1798. But soon the French were replaced by the British, and from 1814 to 1964 Malta was a colony of the British Empire. During this period, the state flag was changed 5 times, but the British symbol remained the constant - Union Jack.
Civil, presidential and state flags. This is also Malta. Flag and other symbols play a big role in the life of the state. So, during the Second World War, Malta was able to resist the fascist forces of Germany and Italy. For their heroism, the Maltese received the British George Cross, which has been depicted on state symbols since 1943. The Maltese are proud of the award, which testifies to heroism and courage.