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Sunday, 20 October 2024

Country Guide: Malta

Name: Malta 

Continent: Europe

Capital City: Valletta (in Maltese: il-Belt Valletta)

Largest Town: Saint Paul's Bay (in Maltese: San Pawl il-Baħar)

Languages: Maltese and English

Currency: Euro

Drives on the: Left

Time Zones: Central European Time

Adaptor Type: Type G (same as UK!)

Description: Malta is a small island country located right in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, between Tunisia, Sicily and Libya. It is made up of three main islands: Malta (the biggest one), Gozo (a more peaceful, rural island) and Comino (the smallest one, where you can find the famous Blue Lagoon). Because of its position and the fact that it has been ruled by various groups throughout history, it has a wide variety of cultural influences.

Why You Should Visit: Malta is a great place to visit for several reasons. In the UK at least, it is mostly known as a destination to enjoy sunshine and beaches, and of course that's true, although most of its beaches are rocky rather than sandy. However, there is a lot more to discover throughout the country, including beautiful medieval citadels, such as Mdina on Malta and Cittadella on Gozo, as well as prehistoric temples that are even older than Stonehenge!

Fun Fact: Malta has no permanent rivers.


My Blogposts About Malta


UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Valletta and Megalithic Temples)
















































Clockwise starting from top left: Ta' Pinu, Gozo; Spinola Bay, St Julian's; Mdina; Valletta viewed from Sliema; Tarxien Temples; The Blue Lagoon, Comino

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