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Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island nation and city-state in Southeast Asia's maritime region.
Singapore is one of the world's most honest countries.
Singapore is Asia's least corrupt country.
Singapore is the world's fourth least corrupt country.
In 1819, Sir Stamford Raffles established modern Singapore.
Singapore is located in Southeast Asia on the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia.
Singapore's official currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD).
The Singaporean dollar is the world's 13th most traded currency.
Majulah Singapura is Singapore's national anthem.
Lim Bo Seng is Singapore's national hero.
Lim Bo Seng rose to national prominence as a result of his resistance to Japanese forces during World War II.
During World War II, Japan occupied Singapore.
Singapore gained independence in 1963 when it joined Malaysia.
From 1963 to 1965, Singapore was one of Malaysia's 14 states.
Singapore is Asia's only country with a AAA Sovereign Rating.
Singapore is also referred to as the Alpha+ global city, a city that serves as a primary redistribution point in the global economic network.
Singapore has the world's seventh highest per capita gross domestic product.
Singapore's service sector accounts for up to 83.5% of GDP.
Singaporeans are the people who live there.
Singapore is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multilingual country with a large Chinese, Malay, Eurasian, and South Asian population.
Singapore has the world's second-highest homeownership rate after the United States.
Singaporeans own their homes at a rate of around 91%, making it the world's second-highest homeownership country.
The government devotes approximately 20% of its national budget to education.
Singapore's healthcare system is among the most efficient in the world.
Singapore was also recognised by the World Health Organization, which placed her sixth on the World Health System.
According to Bloomberg, Singapore has the world's most efficient healthcare system.
Singaporeans have the world's highest life expectancy of 84.8 years.
Singapore's passport is one of the most powerful in the world.
Singaporeans can travel to over 160 countries without a visa or by using the visa-on-arrival system.
Singapore's population has increased fivefold in just 65 years.
The most widely spoken language is English. Only 10% of Singaporeans speak Malay, the national language.
Singaporeans sing the Malay national anthem.
Majulah Singapura, the national anthem, was written by Zubir Said.
Singapore's dominant religion is Buddhism.
Sentosa Island is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Asia and Singapore. Sentosa, with this in mind, offers a wide range of adventures and activities, including Universal Studios, Adventure Cove Waterpark, Skyline Luge, and much more.
When Singapore was a British colony, the British military used Sentosa Island as a base in the early years. During WWII, it was also used as a Japanese prisoner of war camp. Initially, the island's official name was Pulau Blakang Mati. The island's name was changed to Sentosa, which means "peace and tranquilly," in 1972. Sentosa Island is now home to a popular resort that attracts over 20 million visitors per year.
Sang Nila Utama was a Palembang-born Srivijayan prince who founded Singapore in 1299. Furthermore, when the prince arrived on the island, he saw a lion. As a result, the island was given the name 'Singapura,' which means 'Singa' in Malay for lion.
Singapore employs the most cutting-edge military technology in Southeast Asia. The government spends a small percentage of its budget (4.9% of GDP) on military costs.
Singapore's military consists of an air force, an army, and a navy.
Because the country is close to the equator, it has a tropical climate that is hot and humid all year.
On 14 February 1989, the lowest temperature ever recorded in Singapore was 19.0°C. The highest temperature recorded, on the other hand, was 37°C on April 17, 1983.
With an elevation of 597 feet above sea level, Bukit Timah is Singapore's highest point, located near the country's geographic centre.
Singapore is one of four "Asian Tigers" in the region. Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong are the other three countries.
Singapore is also known for being one of the world's most competitive, dynamic, innovative, and business-friendly countries.
The country is regarded as the world's second freest economy and the easiest place to do business.
Singapore has a high rate of employment. The unemployment rate is currently at 2% in 2019-2020.
The government assists the needy by providing free medical care, education, and household necessities to some families by providing 400 to 1000 SGD per month.
Only about 1,000 Singaporeans are homeless out of the country's 5 million residents. 87% of the homeless are men, with roughly half of them in their 50s.
Singapore is the world's third largest foreign exchange centre.
The top five traded currencies in Singapore are the US dollar, Euro, Australian dollar, Singapore dollar, and Japanese yen.
Singapore is the world's second most important gambling centre.
At $6.3 billion, Singapore's Marina Bay Sands casino is the world's most expensive standalone casino property. It has 2,561 rooms and a convention centre that can hold 45,000 people.
The world's longest elevated swimming pool is located at Marina Bay Sands.
Singapore is Asia's leading oil trading hub and the world's third-largest oil refining and trading centre.
The tourism industry is a significant contributor to Singapore's growth. Every year, 18.5 million international tourists visit Singapore.
Singapore is ranked fifth among the world's most visited cities.
Tourism is an important component of Singapore's GDP, accounting for up to 10% of total income.
Tourism provides employment for an estimated 500,000 Singaporeans.
Singapore's train system is among the best in the world. Singapore's train system is known as MRT (Mass Rapid Transit). The MRT connects almost every location in Singapore via a network of different train connections and serves over 3 million passengers daily.
Bak Kut Teh, or pork rib soup, is a popular dish in Singapore. In fact, Bak Kut Teh was present in the country long before Singapore was founded.
Singapore's national dish is Hainanese chicken rice.
Tan Howe Liang, a Singaporean weightlifter, won the country's first Olympic medal. In 1960, he received a silver medal. Singapore had won two bronze medals, two silver medals, and one gold medal in the Olympics as of 2020.
At the 2016 Olympic Games, Singaporean swimmer Joseph Schooling won the first-ever gold medal in the Men's 100-meter butterfly.
Kathie Lee Lee Beng won the highest award for Singapore, finishing eighth in the Miss Universe pageant. This beauty pageant competition took place in the United States in 1983.
Singapore's water consumption is expected to double over the next few years, from 380 to 760 million gallons per day.
Singapore observes Tree Planting Day on the first Sunday of November.
The Singapore Flyer is the world's most famous and tallest observation/Ferris wheel. The Singapore Flyer took two and a half years to build. Finally, on March 1, 2008, the Singapore Flyer had its soft launch. The Singapore Flyer towers 541 feet above the ground.
The Singapore Flyer has 28 air-conditioned capsules that seat 28 passengers each. Its first paying customers arrived on February 11, 2008, just in time for Chinese New Year.
Singapore imposed a height restriction on its buildings. As a result, no building can be built that is taller than 280 metres.
The Guoco Tower, which stands 290 metres tall, is Singapore's tallest building. As a result, the government granted the skyscraper a one-time exemption.
All male Singaporeans over the age of 18 are required to serve in the national service.
Singapore's flag has two colours: red and white. Red represents universal brotherhood and human equality. White, on the other hand, represents eternal purity and virtue. The moon symbolises a young nation on the rise, while the five stars represent Singapore's ideals of peace, equality, democracy, progress, and justice.
Singapore's national stadium is the world's largest free-standing dome structure.
Singapore's national stadium is one of the world's largest retractable domes, measuring 312 metres in diameter and 80 metres in height. It can hold 55,000 people for a football game and 52,000 for a cricket match.
Swan Lake is Singapore's oldest ornamental water feature, having been built in 1866.
Locals commonly use Singlish, which literally means Singaporean English. There are 27 Singlish words in the Oxford English Dictionary.
Singapore is the only country on the planet with multiple flavours of the probiotic drink Yakult.
Rain Vortex, Singapore's tallest indoor waterfall, is located there.
The Rain Vortex is the world's tallest indoor waterfall, pumping half a million litres of water through the roof of the Jewel building. The 40-meter-high indoor waterfall is surrounded by a four-story terraced forest.
Singapore also has the world's second tallest indoor waterfall, measuring 35 metres in height.
Singapore prohibits all men from growing long hair in the 1960s.
Zhang Yong is Singapore's richest man.
Goh Cheng Liang is Singapore's paint king.
Singapore's national animal is the lion.
Taking food or drink on public transportation – $500 fine
Smoking in public places (other than designated smoking areas) carries a fine of $200 or more.
Riding e-scooters or motorised bicycles outside of designated areas carries a $2000 fine and/or a jail sentence.
Spreading fake news carries a fine of up to $50,000 and/or incarceration.
Connecting to your neighbor's WiFi without permission carries a fine of up to $10,000 and/or a jail sentence.
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