Malta is a remarkable two-island nation (European) in the middle of the Mediterranean. It has historic sites left over from a succession of rulers– Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Sicilians, Spanish, Knights of St. John, French, and British . It has impressive fortresses, megalithic temples and the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, a subterranean complex
Malta continued to offer greater equality in 2016, adding to existing standards and also establishing new anti-discrimination measures. The first adoption was finalized following the introduction of joint adoption for same-sex couples in 2014. The age at which individuals can independently opt for legal gender recognition under the 2015 legislation was reduced from 18 to 16-years of age. Gay marriage was approved in 2017.
Name: Malta
Population: 437,000
Capital: Valletta - Pop. 5700
Area: 127 sq mi sq. km/ sq. miles
Language: English
Religion: Mostly Roman catholic
Status of Homosexuality: Legal-same sex marriage 2017
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French parliament bans LGBT+ conversion therapy, 2021/Dec/14
Malta moves step closer to legalizing gay marriage, 2017/Jul/06
Malta could introduce same-sex marriage this year, 2017/Feb/22
Malta Legalizes Gay Partnerships, Adoption Rights, 2014/Apr/15
Malta: Bill introduced to increase protections against sexual orientation discrimination, 2013/Jun/20
Malta: Gay and trans council appointed to advise on introduction of same-sex civil partnerships, 2013/Apr/22
Maltese government set to propose civil partnerships, 2012/Mar/28
Gay Malta News & Reports 2010-11, 2010/Apr/09
Gay Malta News & Reports 2003-09, 2009/Jan/01