Did you know that Malta is one of the most densely populated countries in the world? In fact, it’s 27km long and 14.5km wide, yet packs more than 420,000 inhabitants!
The gorgeous country is blessed with perfect weather for most of the year, blissful scenery, and long, thin stretches of white sand and crystal clear turquoise water.
And if you’re planning a trip to Malta anytime soon, check out these interesting and things about this charming island!
Malta means “honey”
The name of this island nation is derived from a Greek word meaning “honey,” which makes sense because Malta is home to a very special, endemic species of bees that produce a one-of-a-kind type of good quality honey.
There is a church for every day of the year
Malta definitively has a lot of churches for such a small country. The Maltese take their religion quite seriously – church attendance is among the highest in Europe.
The food is super tasty but fattening
Malta’s most popular dishes include pastizzi, a greasy, cholesterol-spiking yet delicious pastry, rabbit stew, pasta and seafood delicacies.
The Maltese take good care of their stray cats
Stray cats are well looked after by the whole community, with people leaving bowls of cat food and fresh water on their doorsteps for the colonies of cats that roam Malta’s streets.
