Singapore
Capital
Singapore
Population
~5.9 million
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil
- Religion
- Diverse; Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Hinduism
- Climate
- Tropical rainforest; hot, humid, rainy year-round
Culture & History
Known for: strict laws (e.g., on chewing gum), being a major global financial hub, multicultural society, and high efficiency
Also famous for: Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Changi Airport, hawker centre food culture, high population density
Food: Hainanese Chicken Rice, Chilli Crab, Laksa
Brief History
British trading post founded 1819, part of Malaysia 1963-1965, rapid development since independence under Lee Kuan Yew