Floriana
Floriana (Maltese: Il-Furjana or Il-Floriana), also known by its title Borgo Vilhena, is a fortified town in the South Eastern Region area of Malta, just outside the capital city Valletta. It has a population of 2,205 as of March 2014. Floriana is the birthplace of many famous Maltese, amongst which the composer of the national anthem, 'L-Innu Malti', Robert Samut; former Bishop of Malta Dun Mauro Caruana, the poets Oliver Friggieri and Maria Grech Ganado, the writer and politician Herbert Ganado and Swedish Idol winner Kevin Borg.
Floriana
Il-Floriana/Floriana Borgo Vilhena | |
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Local council | |
From top: Malta Memorial, St. Publius Parish Church, Porte des Bombes, Christ the King Monument, Valletta Waterfront | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Etymology: Pietro Paolo Floriani | |
| Motto: Flores mulcent aurae educat imber | |
| Coordinates: 35°53′36″N 14°30′21″E | |
| Country | Malta |
| Region | South Eastern Region |
| District | Southern Harbour District |
| Established | 1724 |
| Founded by | António Manoel de Vilhena |
| Borders | Ħamrun, Marsa, Pietà, Valletta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vincent Borg (PL) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (Jan. 2019) | |
| • Total | 2,032 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Furjaniż (m), Furjaniża (f), Furjaniżi (pl) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | FRN |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-09 |
| Patron saint | St. Publius |
| Day of festa | 22 January |
| Website | www |
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