The Malta English speaking world
Bilingual country • The official languages in Malta are Maltese and English • For many centuries, Malta was occupied by many nations • In 1964 Malta gained independence from Britain • Since 1974 it was proclaimed a republic, but until 1979 the head of state was considered the Queen of England
Political Structure • Malta - a parliamentary republic. The Constitution of Malta adopted in 1964 and subsequent amendments. Legislative power is vested in parliament, consisting of the President and the House of Representatives, which consists of 69 members. Members are elected by universal suffrage on the basis of proportional representation for 5 years. Head of State President. Executive power is exercised by the government headed by Prime Minister.
Valletta • Valletta is the capital of Malta, the economic and political center of the state • It is named in honor of a knight , who founded and defended the city against the Turks • Valletta is in the list of cities of the World Cultural Heritage
• Also in Malta a very beautiful nature, clean and warm sea, the sun shines all year round • This is very romantic and fantastic country • But, Malta is a country where there are no rivers, lakes, freshwater sources
Holidays & traditions • Malta has organized many cultural and sporting annual events: concerts Lanchtaym, Horse racing, historic costume, military parades, "John Guardia!" Costumed presentation of the Knights of Sentinel, Grand Bay Regatta in Valletta, the festival of chocolate, and many others. The most unusual day, a holiday called the patron saint of "Festus. " Conducted from February to December and is the church services of a parish with colorful parades, a concert, which is arranged on the main street and fireworks. The most colorful festival of the country - Maltese Carnival is held annually in February. The holiday "Il-Bandu" takes place in the next day to St. John's weekend, accompanied by colorful processions. Each year in July and August in Malta organized by the Ta'an "Great Beer Festival. "
Symbol in Malta • Flag of Malta in its modern form dates back to 1964. His panel consists of two parts: white - a flagpole and a red - in the free part. On the white side in the upper right corner of the flag at the flagpole is shown bordered border sign of British Silver Cross of St. George - the UK's highest award for bravery for civilians, which the island was awarded in 1943 for his bravery the Maltese population, shown during the Second World War. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2: 3.
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