Malta: flag and its history

A fabulous archipelago. A paradise on earth. As soon as you do not call this country, which can boast not only a wonderful nature, a favorable climate, but also an ancient national symbolism. Malta. The state flag is the only one in the world where the award of another country is marked. Malta is a pearl of the Mediterranean with an ancient history and a variety of monuments.

Flag of Malta: photo

The state symbol is the flag, which consists of two bands of white and red. So, how does the flag of Malta look like? On the flag the strips are arranged vertically - white is located on the left, and the red one is on the right. 2: 3 - the proportion of the flag, and in the left corner of the white strip is the St. George Cross with a red border.

History of the flag of Malta

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 its long-awaited independence.

XII-XVI - the era of the Knights Templar Order , whose power extended to many states. Not an exception, and Malta. The flag of the present independent country has the symbols of once powerful order - red and white colors, which signify martyrdom and purity.

1530-1798 - the time of the reign of another knightly order - the Ioannites. The flag of the order had an eight-pointed white cross, which soon became known as the "Maltese" cross. Napoleon I captured the archipelago without a single shot in 1798. But soon the French pressed the British, and from 1814 to 1964 Malta was a colony of the British Empire. During this period, the flag of the state was changed five times, but the British symbol "Union Jack" was a constant.

Civil, presidential and state flags. This is also Malta. The flag and other symbols play an important role in the life of the state. So, during the Second World War, Malta was able to resist the fascist troops of Germany and Italy. For the shown heroism the Maltese received the British George Cross, which since 1943 is depicted on the state symbols. The Maltese are proud of the received award, which shows heroism and courage.