Late post, Malta

Malta, a small island country near Sicily, off the toe of Italy, draws many Eastern European visitors who come for the sun and beaches. It also has the 3rd largest unsupported dome after the Pantheon in Rome and the Haghia Sophia in Istanbul.

It has several underground historical burial sites and chapels.

The sandy beaches are few and far between and artificially maintained with truckloads of sand, but the water is warm.

Due to the temperate climate, Malta was inhabited over 10,000 years ago and boasts the worlds oldest freestanding monolithic structure.

Malta produces grapes, citrus, and olives, and produces fine wine. Malta is also home to the Maltese dog, the Maltese Cross, and the Maltese Falcon (Peregrine Falcon).