Q. In which one of the following is Malta located? (UPSC Prelims 2008)
Answer: Mediterranean Sea
Notes: Malta is an island nation situated in the central Mediterranean Sea, approximately 80 km south of Sicily, Italy, and 300 km northeast of Tunisia. It comprises three main islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino. Geographically, it lies between southern Europe and North Africa, confirming its position in the Mediterranean Sea. The Baltic Sea, Black Sea, and North Sea do not include Malta, which is a well-established geographical fact.