The Maltese archipelago is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the largest inhabited island, Malta, lying 93 km (58 miles) south of Sicily and 290 km (180 miles) from North Africa. Gozo and Comino are the only other inhabited islands. The landscape of all 3 is characterised by low hills with terraced fields. Malta has no mountains or rivers and its coastline is indented with harbours, bays, creeks, sandy beaches and rocky coves. Gozo is connected to Malta by ferry and is more thickly vegetated, with many flat-topped hills and craggy cliffs. Comino, the smallest island, is connected to Malta and Gozo by ferry and is very sparsely populated. The Maltese islands have indeed been described as one big 'open-air museum'. What makes them unique is that so much of their past is visible today. It is easy to delve into the islands' mysterious prehistory, retrace the footsteps of St Paul or see where the Knights of St John defended Christendom. Worlds apart from the main resorts and the capital Valletta, are the islands' villages, which are the soul of the islands' past. Yet with their lively festas and unique everyday life, they are very much part of the islands' culture today. Then there are the seaside villages, where the rhythm of life is dictated by fishing.

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UK Embassy in Malta
Whitehall Mansions
Ta'Xbiex Seafront
Msida

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Malta - Demajo House, 103 Archbishop Street, Valletta.
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