What part of Italy is closest to Malta?

Malta is located in the Mediterranean Sea about 50 miles south of the island of Sicily (Italy), with Tunisia and Libya being the next-closest countries to the west and south.

How do you get from Tuscany to Malta?

The best way to get from Malta to Tuscany without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Rome which takes 19h 3m and costs €130 – €230.

Is Malta island part of Italy?

Background: The island-state of Malta is located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy); it consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino, of which Malta is the largest island.

Where is Malta island located?

Mediterranean Sea
Malta is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea directly south of Italy and north of Libya. The island is 27 kilometres (17 mi) long and 14.5 kilometres (9 mi) wide, with a total area of 246 square kilometres (95 sq mi). The capital is Valletta, while the largest locality is Saint Paul’s Bay.

Where is Malta located in relation to Italy?

Malta is situated about 80km South of Sicily (Italy), 284km East of Tunisia and 333 km North of Libya. The above outline map is of the archipelago of Malta showing its major islands.

How big is the island of Malta in square kilometres?

It is sometimes referred to as Valletta for statistical purposes to distinguish the main island from the entire country. Malta is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea directly south of Italy and north of Libya. The island is 27 kilometres (17 mi) long and 14.5 kilometres (9 mi) wide, with a total area of 246 square kilometres (95 sq mi).

What are the names of the islands in Malta?

Malta (officially, the Republic of Malta) comprises of the main island of Malta and the smaller islands of Gozo and Comino. Malta is subdivided into 68 localities.

Which is the largest island in the Maltese archipelago?

Malta is the largest of the three major islands that constitute the Maltese archipelago. It is sometimes referred to as Valletta for statistical purposes to distinguish the main island from the entire country. Malta is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea directly south of Italy and north of Libya.