Singapore

Republic of Singapore

Region

Asia • South-Eastern Asia

Capital

Singapore

The flag of Singapore is composed of two equal horizontal bands of red and white. On the hoist side of the red band is a fly-side facing white crescent which partially encloses five small five-pointed white stars arranged in the shape of a pentagon.

The flag of Singapore is composed of two equal horizontal bands of red and white. On the hoist side of the red band is a fly-side facing white crescent which partially encloses five small five-pointed white stars arranged in the shape of a pentagon.

Population
5,685,807
Area
710 km²
Time Zone
UTC+08:00
Top-Level Domain
.sg

About Singapore

Singapore is a country located in Asia, specifically in the South-Eastern Asia region. Its capital city is Singapore. With a population of 5,685,807, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 710 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 8008.18 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.

The official languages of Singapore include English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar ($), .

Singapore is a member of the United Nations.

In Singapore, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+08:00 time zone.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Singapore

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Singapore
  • Continent: Asia
  • Native Name: Singapore
  • Demonym: Singaporean
  • Top Level Domain: .sg, .新加坡, .சிங்கப்பூர்
  • Calling Code: +65
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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