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Singapore

Singapore
Capital
Singapore
Population
5.9M
Area
728 km²
Language
English / Malay / Mandarin / Tamil

Singapore is a country in Southeast Asia, Asia. Its capital is Singapore, with a population of approximately 5.9M and a total area of 728 km². The official languages are English / Malay / Mandarin / Tamil and the currency is the Dollar (SGD).

📊 Quick Facts about Singapore

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Population
5.9M
total residents
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Total Area
728 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
8,100/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$497B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$84,500
per person
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Currency
Dollar (SGD)
legal tender
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Language(s)
English / Malay / Mandarin / Tamil
official
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Coastline
193 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+8
UTC offset
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Independence
1965
established
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Local Time in Singapore

Singapore covers an area of 728 km² with a population density of 8,100/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $497B ($84,500 per capita) and gained independence in 1965. It has a coastline of 193 km.

Did You Know?

Singapore transformed from a British trading post to one of the world's wealthiest nations in a single generation. It is the only country to have been expelled from a federation (Malaysia, 1965) rather than seeking independence, and its founding prime minister reportedly cried on live television.

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✈️ Travel Information for Singapore

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Best Time to Visit
February–April (driest months)
Tropical, hot and humid year-round
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Cost of Travel
Expensive
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Singapore travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Singapore on the Map

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📍 Singapore City, Singapore
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🏆 Singapore World Rankings

1st
Port
World's 2nd busiest container port by tonnage
1st
Airport
Changi Airport, world's best airport 12 times
3rd
Financial Centre
3rd largest financial centre in the world
1st
Clean City
Consistently ranked world's cleanest city

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Singapore

What is the capital of Singapore?

The capital of Singapore is Singapore.

What continent is Singapore in?

Singapore is located in Asia, in the Southeast Asia region.

What currency does Singapore use?

Singapore uses the Dollar (SGD). The international calling code is +65.

What is the GDP of Singapore?

Singapore has a GDP of $497B, with a GDP per capita of $84,500.

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