Island of Malta or simply Malta is an island that is situated in Mediterranean Sea. It is one among the largest of the three main islands of the Maltese group of islands. The length and width of island is 27kms and 14.5kms respectively. Valetta is the capital city of the island. There are numbers of tiny cities on the island. These cities combined form the Larger Urban Zone on the island. You can see low hills and terraced fields while you Visit Malta. The Knights of Malta are known globally for their fight with Turks. They were credited for launching the Crusades. There are palm trees all over the island. Also there are ancient fishing villages and tranquil harbours on the island.