Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
Maltese is the official language, written in the Latin alphabet with some unique characters such as 'Ħ', 'Ċ', and 'Ż'. English is also widely spoken.
Culture
Common cultural markers include the Maltese cross, festas (local festivals), and historic temples like those at Ħaġar Qim.
Miscellaneous
Street names often incorporate 'Triq' (road) and 'Vjal' (avenue) in Maltese; look for the presence of large stone walls and traditional village squares.
Capital
Valletta
Environment & landscape
Environment
The landscape features rocky coastlines, limestone cliffs, and a Mediterranean climate with sparse vegetation.
Infrastructure
Architectural styles include Baroque buildings, medieval fortifications, and traditional Maltese balconies.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include olive trees and carob trees, with grasses primarily consisting of Mediterranean scrub.
Topography
Malta is mostly flat with some gently rolling hills, and features limestone cliffs along parts of the coastline.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are white with a blue band at the top containing the letters 'MLT' and a unique number.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are in English and Maltese, with bilingual signage commonly seen, and they often have a distinctive blue background.
Stop
Stop signs in Malta read 'STOP'.
Bollards
Bollards in Malta are typically cylindrical and may be painted in bright colors, often used in urban areas to control vehicle access.
Poles
Utility poles in Malta are generally made of concrete and are often adorned with multiple wires for electricity and telecommunications.