Malta

Malta drives on the left.

Like most of Europe, Maltese licence plates have a blue strip on the left. However, unlike most of Europe, short plates are very common.

The general landscape of Malta consists of slightly hilly dry agricultural fields. Many roads are also only 1 or 2 lanes wide, due to the island’s size. Having a mediterranean climate, cacti and various dry shrubs can be seen.

Limestone rock walls are extremely common in Malta. This alone is usually enough to determine that you are in Malta.

The vast majority of buildings in Malta consist of low storey buildings, with white to beige coloured walls. Buildings made of limestone are also fairly common.

This style of traditional covered balconies is very common on Maltese buildings. They are often painted in bright colours.

The Maltese word for street is “triq”, which can be seen on almost every street sign.

Bus stops are a common sight in Malta. They may sometimes have useful information as to where you are.

Like the UK and Ireland, Malta uses these distinctive double yellow no parking lines.

English is the primary language of Malta.

Apart from English it is also common to see the Maltese language. Maltese uses the Latin script, but with unique letters, which include:

• Ċ ċ

• Ġ ġ

• Ħ ħ

• Ż ż

Regular metal guardrails are rare on Gozo Island. Low stone barriers are more common instead.

Bus routes starting with 3 are only found on Gozo Island. These can be quite hard to see, meaning they are most useful in moving games.

These blue signs are unique to Valletta.

This trekker on a ship that is painted white and blue can be seen between the main island and Gozo Island.