Malta, Administrative region in Malta
Malta is an island nation and administrative division located in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily. The country comprises three inhabited islands and several small uninhabited rocky islets, forming a total area of approximately 122 square miles (316 square kilometers).
Malta has been governed by successive Mediterranean powers over millennia, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, and the Knights of St. John. The archipelago gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and joined the European Union in 2004.
Local councils within the Southern Region maintain traditional Maltese festivals throughout the year, reflecting Mediterranean customs and religious celebrations.
The three main islands are connected by regular ferry services, with most visitors arriving on the largest island. The Mediterranean climate makes visiting possible year-round, though summer months are warm and dry.
The islands host prehistoric temple complexes that rank among the oldest freestanding structures in the world, predating Stonehenge. The dense road network and compact size of the country allow travelers to move between coastal villages, historic cities, and rural areas within short distances.
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