Located near Saint Julian's and Swieqi, the city takes its name from the Earl of Pembroke. Covering an area of 2.3 km2, it is quite unique in the region because it has a number of historic buildings dating from the Knights of the Order of St. John and especially from the British era. Pembroke is home to a remarkably high concentration of schools and educational institutions, including St. Clair State primary and secondary schools; Verdala International School; Framingham State College; and language schools like Sprachcaffe. There are also some interesting natural features in Pembroke. The Harq Hamiem Cave is quite remarkable for its geological formation, including a very deep freshwater lake, but access is restricted. The Harq Hamiem valley is home to about 400 species of plants, some of which are rare.
