1. Malta
By Sophie Withero

2. About Malta Malta is a group of islands in the Mediterranean sea.
Malta has a population of just under 450,000 people. It is one of the world’s smallest populated countries.
It is also the smallest country in the European Union.
The capital of Malta is Valletta.
Malta has two official languages: Maltese and English.

3. This is Malta’s flag!

4. This is Malta’s coat of arms!

5. The Republic of Malta is part of a group of seven islands
The Republic of Malta is part of a group of seven islands. The largest island is Malta, followed by Gozo. In between Malta and Gozo is the tiny island of Comino. The other four Maltese islands are uninhabited.
Malta
Gozo
Comino

6. Traditional Foods
Traditional Maltese food is rustic and based on the seasons.
On most food shop counters, you'll see Bigilla, a thick pate of broad beans with garlic.
A popular maltese desert is the kannoli (a tube of crispy, fried pastry filled with ricotta).

7. This short video shows Malta’s top ten tourist destinations!