An independent state, a republic and a member of the European Union.
Key dates
1964Independence
1974Republic
2004Joins the EU
Malta became independent on 21 September 1964 and a republic on 13 December 1974. The last British forces left on 31 March 1979 (Freedom Day).
Malta joined the European Union in 2004 and adopted the euro in 2008.
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