Malta

Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.

The Maltese archipelago consists of the main island of Malta, the smaller island of Gozo, the national island Comino, and lesser known islets such as the Three Cities. The territory covers an area of 316 km² and lies roughly 93 km south of Sicily.

Malta’s culture is a fusion of Mediterranean, Arab, and European influences, reflected in its language—English and Maltese are both official—and in its cuisine, which features dishes such as rabbit stew, pastizzi, and bragioli.

The islands have a recorded history of over 4,000 years, from the Bronze Age, through classical Roman and Byzantine rule, to Mamluk, Portuguese, Spanish, and French colonial epochs, until gaining independence in 1964.

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