Singapore Country Facts
Instantly browse key facts about Singapore — geography, demographics, economy, and government — all in one organized reference card.
Official Name
Republic of Singapore
Capital City
Singapore City
City-state — capital and country are the same
Total Area
733 km²
283 sq mi — one of the smallest nations
Continent / Region
Southeast Asia
Southern tip of the Malay Peninsula
Time Zone
SGT — UTC+8
Singapore Standard Time — no DST observed
Bordering Countries
Malaysia, Indonesia
Malaysia (north via causeway), Indonesia (south via strait)
Population (2024)
~5.9 million
Citizen + PR: ~4.1 million
Official Languages
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
English is the primary working language
Ethnic Groups
Chinese ~74%, Malay ~13%
Indian ~9%, others ~3%
Calling Code
+65
ISO 3166-1: SG / SGP
Religions
Buddhism ~31%, Christianity ~19%
Islam ~15%, Taoism ~9%, Hinduism ~5%
Government Type
Parliamentary republic
Unitary constitutional — dominant-party system
President
Tharman Shanmugaratnam
In office since September 14, 2023
Prime Minister
Lawrence Wong
In office since May 15, 2024
Independence
August 9, 1965
Separated from Malaysia; national day celebrated annually
Administrative Divisions
5 Community Development Councils
Central, East, North, North West, South West
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD, S$)
Managed float — Monetary Authority of Singapore
Nominal GDP (2023)
~USD 497 billion
Rank ~32nd globally (IMF estimate)
GDP per Capita (2023)
~USD 84,500
Among the top 5 highest globally (IMF)
Top Industries
Finance, electronics, petrochemicals
Also: biomedical sciences, logistics, tourism
Major Port
Port of Singapore
2nd busiest container port globally
Internet TLD
.sg
Also: .com.sg, .edu.sg, .gov.sg, .org.sg
National Holiday
National Day — August 9
Commemorates independence from Malaysia in 1965
National Language
Malay (Bahasa Melayu)
Used in national anthem "Majulah Singapura"
ISO Codes
SG / SGP
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 and alpha-3
Drives On
Left side of the road
Steering wheel on the right
Known For
Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands
Changi Airport, hawker food culture, cleanliness
Summary
Instantly browse key facts about Singapore — geography, demographics, economy, and government — all in one organized reference card.
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Use cases
- Quick lookup for students doing geography or social studies homework.
- Travelers preparing for a trip who need currency, time zone, and calling code info.
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- Trivia enthusiasts brushing up on Singapore country statistics.
- Teachers preparing classroom materials about Southeast Asian city-states.
- Researchers studying one of the world's most densely populated nations.
- Anyone curious about Singapore's unique multi-ethnic society and governance.