Malta

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Malta

Officially name: The Republic of Malta

Capital: Valletta

Largest city: Birkirkara

Official language: Maltese, English

Government: Parliamentary Republic

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Malta national and public holidays

These days are to be observed as public holidays and it is by law that the National Flag of Malta is flown on public buildings on such days. There are 5 national holidays during the year: Independence Day, Republic Day, Freedom Day, Feast of Our Lady of Victories and Sette Giugno.

SHORT INFORMATION

Politics of Malta

Malta is a republic, whose parliamentary system and public administration is closely modeled on the Westminster system.