Malta35.89° N, 14.43° E
No land border at all — every neighbor is across water, along 197 km of coast, the 137th longest on Earth.
land borders 0 km · 164th/230 · coastline 197 km · 137th/229
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The name's origin is unclear: it may come from the ancient term "mel," meaning "high" and probably referring to the island's rocks. The ancient Greeks called the island "Melite," possibly from the Greek word "meli," meaning "honey" and referring to the island's honey production.
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An archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta lies in Southern Europe south of Sicily (Italy). The inhabited islands are Malta, Ghawdex or Gozo, and Kemmuna or Comino. Numerous bays provide good harbors.
The terrain is mostly low, rocky, and ranges from flat to dissected plains, with many coastal cliffs. Limestone, salt, and arable land are natural resources. Ta'Dmejrek on Dingli Cliffs is the country's highest point, while the Mediterranean Sea is its lowest point.
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Its Mediterranean climate brings mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. Occasional droughts are a natural hazard.
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