Singapore
Parliamentary republic
Official:
Republic of Singapore
Local name:
Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡共和国 / சிங்கப்பூர்
Region:
Southeast Asia
Surface area:
719 km²
Geography
Singapore is an island state at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula and just 137 kilometers north of the equator. Singapore borders Malaysia to the north, separated by the narrow Strait of Johor. To the south, Indonesia lies on the opposite shore of the Strait of Singapore. In addition to the main island, the city-state comprises 63 smaller islands and has a total area of around 719 square kilometers. This land mass corresponds to approximately 90% of the size of New York City. The length of the coastline adds up to 193 km. At an average of only 15 meters above sea level, Singapore is one of the lowest countries in the world. The highest elevation is Bukit Timah Hill, which is only 164 meters high.With a population of 6.04 million people, there is an enormous population density of 8,396.2 inhabitants per square kilometer. This makes Singapore the third most denselypopulated country in the world after Macau and Monaco.
Its geographical location makes Singapore an important hub for international maritime trade. With its airport, Singapore is also an important hub for the entire Southeast Asian region.
Incidentally, the name "Singapore" comes from the Sanskrit and means "Lion City". The city is known for its impressive skyline and modern infrastructure. Marina Bay Sands, which opened in 2010, is certainly the city's most famous landmark with its three towers and upper platform.
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Current time in Singapore:
The countrywide time in Singapore is Singapore Time (SGT), which is currently 13 hours ahead of New York. Daylight saving time has no longer been in use since January 1936. Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 8 hours all over the year.
Public Holidays in SingaporeSunrise + Sunset00:00
November 2025
The countrywide time in Singapore is Singapore Time (SGT), which is currently 13 hours ahead of New York. Daylight saving time has no longer been in use since January 1936. Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 8 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:6,037,000
Population per km²:8,396
Life expectancy males:Ø 80.7 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 85.2 yearsBirth rate:
7.4 ‰Death rate:
6.2 ‰Males/Females:
51.7% : 48.3%Population pyramid
The currency in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (SGD).
1 Dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 11/25/2025
1 Dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 11/25/2025
1 US dollar = 1.30 Dollars
1 Dollar = 0.77 US dollar
1 Dollar = 0.77 US dollar
Climate in Singapore
In Singapore, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 31 and 32 degrees. In the colder months, the average night temperatures drop down to 24 °C.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
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Languages
Official languages:
Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 52.0 % |
| English | 29.8 % |
| Malay | 11.9 % |
| Tamil | 4.4 % |
| Hindi | 1.2 % |
| other | 0.7 % |
Religions
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Buddhists | 33.9% |
| Catholics | 7.1% |
| other Christs | 11.0% |
| Taoists | 11.3% |
| Hinduists | 5.2% |
| Muslims | 14.3% |
| nondenominational | 16.4% |
| other | 0.8% |
Land use
| 79% Urban areas: | 566 km² |
| 1% Agricultural areas: | 7 km² |
| 22% Forest: | 158 km² |
| 1% Water areas: | 10 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 3,500 km |
| Railways: | 240 km |
| Reg. vehicles: | 996,732 |
| › Airports: | 2 |
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With an average annual income of 74,750 USD Singapore is one of the high-income countries. Taking purchasing power parity into account, it is the second-richest country in the world.
Economy
With a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.946, Singapore counts as one of the high developed economies by UN definition. The IMF also shares this classification. There is one of the lowest crime rates in the world.With an average annual income of 74,750 USD Singapore is one of the high-income countries. Taking purchasing power parity into account, it is the second-richest country in the world.
Singapore is sometimes referred to as a tax haven.
| GDP: | 547.39 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 978.60 bn $ |
| Importations: | 786.02 bn $ |
| Tourism receipts: | 11.79 bn $ |
| Debt rate: | 173.51 % |
| › Unemployment rate(ILOEST): | 3.18 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 2.60 % |
| › Corruption index: | 84 (good) |
| › Energy consumption: | 56.7 bn kWh |
Existing trade agreements
- APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
- ASEAN - Association of Southeast Asian Nations
- RCEP - Regional, comprehensive economic partnership
- TPP - Trans-Pacific Partnership
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
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| Rule of law: | ◈ |
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| Death penalty: | Legally allowed |