| Dialing code | +65 | |
| ISO 2 code | SG | |
| ISO 3 code | SGP | |
| Capital | Singapur | |
| Main Language | None | |
| Currency | Dollar (SGD) | |
| GDP | $240.0 billion | 44th |
| Population | 4,701,069 | 119th |
Geography
| Continent | Asia | |
| Location | Southeastern Asia islands between Malaysia and Indonesia | |
| Land | 692 km2 | 192nd |
| Terrain | Lowland; gently undulating central plateau contains water catchment area and nature preserve |
| Climate | Tropical; hot humid rainy; two distinct monsoon seasons - Northeastern monsoon (December to March) and Southwestern monsoon (June to September); inter-monsoon - frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorms | |
| Natural Hazards | Lowland; gently undulating central plateau contains water catchment area and nature preserve | |
| Note: | Focal point for Southeast Asian sea routes |
Neighbouring Countries
History
Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. Singapore subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international trading links (its port is one of the world's busiest in terms of tonnage handled) and with per capita GDP equal to that of the leading nations of Western Europe.
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Demographics
| Life Expectancy | 81.98 years | 4th |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | 37th |
| Birth Rate | 8.82 births/1,000 population | 201st |
| Death Rate | 4.66 births/1,000 population | 181st |
| Sex Ratio | 0.8 male(s)/female | 88th |
| Literacy | 92.5% | 102nd |
Population
4.7 million