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Valletta & Mdina

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How big is Valletta in square kilometres?

0.61 square kilometres

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Who constructed Valletta's 16th-century buildings?

The Knights [Hospitaller]; The Knights of Malta

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Who was Valletta named after?

[Grand Master] Jean Parisot de Valette

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What left major scars on the city of Valletta?

The Second World War

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When was Valletta recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO?

1980

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In which year was Valletta the 'European City of Culture'?

2018

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Which city is known as il-Belt in Maltese?

Valletta

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Between which two harbours is Valletta located?

Marsamxett Harbour [to the west] & the Grand Harbour [to the east]

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Which city is known as the 'Silent City'?

Mdina

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Mdina can be known by the name 'Citta Vecchia'. What does this mean?

Old City

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What is Mdina's population, according to Wikipedia?

[Just under] 300

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When was Mdina founded as Maleth?

[Around] 8th Century BC

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Who renamed Mdina 'Melite'?

The Romans

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Which city became the administrative centre instead of Mdina when the Order of St John arrived in 1530?

Birgu

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What is the total area of Mdina?

0.9 square kilometres

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Mdina is surrounded by a protective wall. What is this type of city called?

Fortified city

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