Archipelago between Italy and Libya (5)

I believe the answer is:

malta

(Other definitions for malta that I've seen before include "detached dwelling place" , "Island nation" , "GC island" , "Mediterranean island, capital Valletta" , "Mediterranean country" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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