Malta

• Malta , officially the Republic of Malta is a

southern European island country comprising an

archipelago of seven islands in the

Mediterranean Sea. It lies 80 km (50 mi) south

of Sicily, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia, and

333 km (207 mi) north of Libya. The country

covers just over 316 km2 (122 sq mi), making it

one of the world's smallest and most densely

populated countries. The capital of Malta is

Valletta, which is also, at 0.8 km2, the smallest

capital in the European Union.[12] Malta has two

official languages: Maltese and English.

Geography

Malta is an archipelago in the central

Mediterranean 80 km (50 mi) south of the

Italian island of Sicily. Only the three

largest islands – Malta (Malta), Gozo

(Għawdex) and Comino (Kemmuna) – are

inhabited. The smaller islands (see below)

are uninhabited. The islands of the

archipelago lie on the Malta plateau, a

shallow shelf formed from the high points

of a land bridge between Sicily and North

Africa that became isolated as sea levels

rose after the last Ice Age.

Climate

• Climate

• Main article: Climate of Malta

• Malta has a Subtropical–

Mediterranean climate with very mild

winters and warm to hot summers.

Rain occurs mainly in winter, with

summer being generally dry.

According to International Living,

Malta is the country with the best

climate in the world.

DAY

NIGHT

FOOD• Traditional Maltese Cuisine

• Maltese food is rustic in

character, full of the flavour and

colour typical of a central

Mediterranean Island. Our

food is influenced by Malta's

proximity to Sicily and North

Africa but with a special slant all

our own.

FOOD

Museums & Galleries

• Discovering 7000 years is easier than you might

think. The Maltese Islands are really one big

heritage park. There are open-air sites and indoor

museums for every historical era - from Prehistory

to World War II.

• The Knights of St. John were great patrons of the

arts and during their 250 years rule left a legacy of

masterpieces which can be found in museums,

palaces and churches right across the Islands.

• The islands' museums have something for

everyone - whether you're browsing just for leisure

or wish to deepen a special interest. You will find

magnificent Baroque architecture and sacred art

treasures and get a glimpse into the spectacular

history of the islands.