MALTA

(anc. Melita), isl. (British) in Mediterranean, 62 m. S.S.W. Sicily; 17 m. by 9 m.; 95 sq. m. (with neighbouring isl. Gozo, 119 sq. m.); military station, arsenal, dockyard long the chief seat of Knights of St. John of Jerusalem;; cap. Valctta (strong fort); 165,662. [m. N.N.E. York; 4910. MANITOU LIN