Malta is an island country which is located in the central Mediterranean Sea. A small but strategically important group of islands, the archipelago has through its long and turbulent history played a vital role in the struggles of a succession of powers for domination of the Mediterranean and in the interplay between emerging Europe and the older cultures of Africa and the Middle East. As a result, Maltese society has been molded by centuries of foreign rule by various powers, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Sicilians, Swabians, Aragonese, Hospitallers, French, and British.

• When it comes to the weather in Malta, it is a Mediterranean climate similar to that of southern Italy or Greece which is a reason for the country’s popularity with international students. During summer, it is around 30°C (86°F) and in winter not usually lower than 15°C (59°F) which is a suitable weather for the international students.
• When it comes to food, which is Maltese is similar to that of neighboring island Sicily. Fresh fruit, vegetables, pasta and seafood are all key elements. There is also a variety of traditional meals for the students to pick. Malta also contains lots of restaurants specializing in cuisines from around the world.