Malta Geography

Malta is a small archipelago, located right in the centre of the Mediterranean sea, between Sicily and North Africa. The Maltese archipelago includes the islands of Malta, Gozo, Comino, Comminotto and Filfla. The landscape of the country is characterised by low hills with terraced fields. Malta’s climate is strongly influenced by the sea and is ranked as Mediterranean. The country has a sunny weather in summer; winters are mild, with the occasional short chilly period.