Country Facts

Singapore map
  • Capital City: Singapore
  • Currency: Singapore Dollar = 100 cents
  • International dialling code: +65
  • Official language: Four official languages: English, Malay, Chinese (Mandarin), Tamil
  • Population: 5.6 million. Chinese are around 75% of resident population, then approximately 13% Malays, 9% Indians. Around 1.5 million are on-residents (on short-term work permits). There are nearly 3.5 million citizens and approximately half a million permanent residents.
  • Religion: No official state religion. Many Singaporeans are "free thinkers". Major religions include Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism.
  • Web domain: .sg
  • Fertility rate: 1.25 births per woman
  • Life Expectancy: Around 83 years
  • Key words and national identity: A popular dialect, "Singlish", is used by native Singaporeans. It is not used officially (state media, for business communications, in education etc) but is an important element of daily life for every Singaporean. It is a mix of the various languages found in Singapore. Kiasuism: A Singlish slang term "kiasu" or "kiasuism" translates into "fear of losing".