However much or however little you know about the little island of Malta, here's all you REALLY need to know in hilarious gifs.

This is how the Malta Prime Minister’s wife might greet you... 

You might be lucky enough to encounter Michelle Muscat's distinctive wave!

But this is how Malta actually greets you.

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With it's beautiful blue skies, coastal beauty and sparkling sea, Malta is sexy!

While the beloved Maltese stereotype is often depicted like this...

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Our endearing potato farmer who LOVES potatoes.

We know that your first thought when you hear 'Maltese' is probably this…

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Yet, this is what we’re really about ...

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(Cool and laid back, if it's not obvious!)

Still, we do enjoy our traditions...

Pastizzi! Everyone loves pastizzi.

And it's a good life on sunny Malta.

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The famous diving dog - what a good boy!

Welcome to Malta!

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Enjoy your time on the Maltese Islands!