Valletta

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/valletta

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Valletta?Sciberras Peninsula, between Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour, Malta
2. How many people live in Valletta?5,157 (2021)
3. When was Valletta built?1566 by the Knights Hospitaller
4. What is the capital of Valletta?Capital city of Malta
5. What language do people speak in Valletta?Maltese, English
6. Why is Valletta the smallest capital city in Europe?Valletta covers only 0.61 square kilometers, making it the tiniest capital in the EU. Its compact grid layout was designed for defense, so everything fits in a small area.

Knights Hospitaller: A monastic military order founded in Jerusalem, known for its role in defending Malta and constructing Valletta.
Baroque Architecture: An ornate and dramatic architectural style characterized by grandeur, movement, and rich detail, prevalent in 17th-18th century Europe.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation by UNESCO for places of outstanding universal value, requiring preservation for future generations.
Bastions, Curtains, and Cavaliers: Specific types of defensive structures integral to 16th-century military fortifications, designed to protect against artillery and assault.