Free Pascal is a very capable language. I noted some of its features in a separate post. But here's a quick recap

- fast compilation

- fast program execution

- compiled to small (or smallish) native executables (including GUI apps)

- cross-platform

- low-memory usage executables (does depend on code)

- strongly typed

Now ask yourself: how many modern or popular languages can match all the features above. Surprisingly, not that many.