Singapore is an advanced city-state with world-leading logistics, finance, digital innovation, sustainability initiatives, and strategic regional connectivity.
Singapore
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Singapore is a Country located in the South-eastern Asia sub-region of the Asia continent.
Easy learning about Singapore
The capital city of Singapore is Singapore.
Word: Merlion
Meaning: lion-fish statue
Basic Information
Capital City: Singapore
Population: 6,111,175 (UN)
Area: 693 km² / 430 sq mi
People are called: Singaporeans
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
Five community development councils
- Central Singapore Development Council
- North East Development Council
- North West Development Council
- South East Development Council
- South West Development Council (2019)
Geography
Latitude: 1° 22' N
Longitude: 103° 48' E
Geographical Subregion: South Eastern Asia
Continental Region: Asia
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
Global Indices
EF EPI Position: 3 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Score: 609 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Proficiency: Very High Proficiency (EF EPI)
Global Peace Index Rank: 8 (GPI)
Global Peace Index Score: 1.435 (GPI)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 13 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.946
Mean Years of Schooling: 12.0
Expected Years of Schooling: 16.7
Life Expectancy at Birth: 83.7 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Buddhist
Second Most Predominant: Christian
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .sg
Calling Code: +65
MapGeo Name: Singapore
MapGeo Code: SG