ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Malta

Malta is a small island country in the Mediterranean Sea. Imagine a tiny piece of land surrounded by blue water that's great for swimming, and filled with lots of sunshine and lovely beaches.

Now, Malta is a very interesting place because it is home to a lot of history and culture. Imagine, long long ago, there were warriors who fought on this island and princesses who lived in places called castles. They spoke a different language and wore different clothes.

Now, Malta is a modern country and people here speak a language called Maltese, which sounds very different from English. But many people here also speak English, which makes communicating with visitors like us very easy.

There are lots of things to do in Malta, like visiting ancient temples, exploring the old town, or enjoying delicious food, like pastizzis (a yummy pastry with cheesy or mushy peas inside). So if you ever get a chance to go to Malta, you will surely have a great time!