Officially name: The Republic of Malta
Capital: Valletta
Largest city: Birkirkara
Official language: Maltese, English
Government: Parliamentary Republic
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.
Malta is a republic, whose parliamentary system and public administration is closely modeled on the Westminster system.