The Maltese people are an ethnic group that share a common culture, history, and language. The Maltese are descended from ancient Carthaginians, Phoenicians, Italians, and other Mediterranean peoples. Today, most Maltese people have Norman and Sicilian roots.
Malta’s population is made up of:
Ethnic Maltese: The majority of the population
British nationals: A small community
Sindhis: A small community
Palestinians: A small community
Greeks: A small community
North African and Balkan groups: Influxes of these groups have arrived since the 1990s
Sub-Saharan African groups: Influxes of these groups have arrived since the early 2000s
The Maltese speak Maltese, a Semitic language. The official languages of Malta are Maltese and English, and the national language is Maltese. Other recognized languages include Italian, Arabic, French, German, Russian, Spanish, and Serbian.
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