Singapore
A city, an island and a country all at once, Singapore transformed a swampy port into one of the world's richest nations - with a skyline crowned by a rooftop infinity pool and a supertree-filled garden.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Two horizontal bands of red over white, with a white crescent moon and five stars in the upper hoist. Red stands for brotherhood and equality, white for purity and virtue; the crescent is a young nation on the rise, and the five stars for democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
Singapore FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 5,866,139 |
| Area | 719 km² |
| Population density | 8,159 /km² |
| Currency | Singapore dollar (SGD) S$ |
| Official languages | English, Malay, Standard Chinese, Tamil |
| Calling code | +65 |
| Internet TLD | .sg |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | SG / SGP |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's one of only a few sovereign city-states in the world, packing an entire country into a single city.
- Changi Airport features the world's tallest indoor waterfall, a seven-storey cascade called the Rain Vortex.
- It's home to the world's first night zoo, the Night Safari, open after dark.
- The national symbol, the Merlion, is a mythical creature that's half lion, half fish.
Singapore FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Singapore?
The capital of Singapore is Singapore.
What is the population of Singapore?
Singapore has a population of about 5,866,139.
What currency does Singapore use?
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD).
What languages are spoken in Singapore?
The official languages of Singapore are English, Malay, Standard Chinese, Tamil.
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