Singapore Country Facts
Instantly browse key facts about Singapore — geography, demographics, economy, and government — all in one organized reference card.
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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
Singapore is a sovereign city-state and island nation in Southeast Asia, covering just 733 km² at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Despite its small size, it is one of the world's most prosperous countries and a global hub for finance, trade, and technology. This reference tool presents Singapore's essential facts — geography, demographics, government, economy, and culture — in a clear, searchable layout.
How it works
- All facts are organized into thematic sections: Geography, People, Government, Economy, and Culture.
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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.
- Business professionals researching Singapore's economy and financial hub status.
- Journalists or writers needing accurate demographic and political facts.
- 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.