COMINO forms part of the Maltese archipelago, which includes the larger island of Malta, as well as Gozo and two uninhabited islands; Cominotto and Filfla.

The Maltese Islands are situated between 36º00 00 (northern latitude) and 35º48 00 (southern latitude) and between 14º35 00 (eastern longitude) and 14º10 30 (western longitude). Located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, their nearest point in Europe is Capo Passero, near Pozzallo (Sicily, Italy), at 93km, while the nearest point in Africa is Cape Bon (Tunisia) at 291km. Malta signed the accession treaty with the European Union on the 16th April 2003 to become a full member in May 2004.

The island of Comino consists of a low plateau, especially in the south-eastern area, that gradually descends to the plane in the north-eastern part of the island.

The cliff sides in the southern area – in the proximity of Ta’ Prexxa – are characterised by scarps and boulders, with the predominant mineral being globicerina Limestone.

The coastline between the northern and western area is well indented with a number of coves and inlets.

Comino has a total surface area of 2.784 kilometres sq. (1.075 sq. miles).

Comino enjoys mild winters and hot, dry summers. This cycle is continued by the seasonal migration of the mid-latitude low pressure belt.

Rainfall occurs mainly from mid-Oct to April, with heavy falls usually experienced in Nov, January and Feb. June and July are the driest months.

Only four persons inhabit Comino at time of writing (2003).