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The island was awarded the George Cross for its heroic resistance during the Second World War. An image of the cross is displayed on the flag. Malta has remained in the Commonwealth of Nations when it became independent from in 1964, despite becoming a republic a decade later, and became a member of the [[European Union]] in May 2004.
 
=== Culture ===
The culture of Malta reflects the various societies, from the Phoenicians to the British. Through the centuries, their heritage has played a role in contact with the Maltese Islands.
 
=== National holidays ===