| Malta | |
| Official name | Republic of Malta |
| Capital city | Valetta |
| Official language |
English Maltese |
| Currency | euro |
| National Day |
31 March 7 June 8 September 21 September 13 December |
| Population | 405,165 |
| Size | 316 km² |
| National anthem | L’Innu mati |
National |
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| Political system | Parliamentary republic |
| Head of state | President George Abela |
| Head of government | Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Tonio Borg |
| Most recent elections |
Presidential elections: 2009 Parliamentary elections: 2008 |
| Length of mandate |
President: 5 years Parliament: 5 years |
European Union |
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| Date of accession | 1 May 2004 |
| European Commissioner |
John Dalli Health and Consumer Policy |
| European Parliament | 5 members |