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How to recognise Malta from the road
Drives on the left
Honey-coloured stone, enclosed balconies and narrow streets. Malta drives on the left and has a language unlike any other in Europe.
What to look for
1
Traffic on the left
Malta drives on the left.
2
Maltese letters
Look for ħ, ż, ċ and għ, unique to Maltese.
3
Golden limestone
Almost every building is built from pale golden limestone.
4
Wooden balconies
Enclosed wooden balconies, often painted in bright colours, hang from house fronts.
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