Overview

  • Full Country Name: Republic of Singapore
  • Capital: Singapore City
  • Language: Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil, Chinese.
  • Currency: Singapore dollar S$ (SGD) = 100 cents.
  • People: Chinese (78%), Malay (14%), Indian (8%), European, Tamil.
  • Life Expectancy: Male: 79.05, Female: 84.39.
  • Religion: Buddhist (42%), Muslim (15%), Christian (14%), Taoist ( 9%), Hindu (4%)
  • Size (sq km): 699.4 (188th)
  • Population: 4,483,900 (117th)
  • Population Density per sq km: 6,208 (4th)
  • Country Dialling Code: 65
  • Internet Country Code: .sg
  • Time Zone: GMT +8
  • Voltage Guide: 220/240 AC, 50 Hz.
  • Finance: Credit cards and traveller's cheques widely accepted.
  • GDP: US$85 billion
  • GDP per Capita: US$20,700
  • Annual Growth: 4%
  • Inflation: 1%
  • Major Industries: Manufacturing, electronics, chemicals, trade, business and financial services, shipping, tourism, construction.
  • Major Trading Partners: US, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea.
  • Business Hours: 0900-1300 and 1400-1700 Mon-Friday, 0900-1300 Saturday.
  • Personal Safety: Safe.
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