Government
Parliamentary republic.
Geography
The Republic of Singapore consists of the main island of Singapore, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula between the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean, and 58 nearby islands.
Historical Background
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.
Name
Singapore
Capital
Singapore
Language
English,Malay,Chinese,Tami
Area
Total 710.2 km2 274.2 sq mi - Water (%) 1.444
Population
2009 estimate 4,987,600 (36% foreigners)-2010 census 5,076,700-Density 7,022/km2 (3rd) 17,275.7/sq mi
Currency
Singapore dollar (SGD)
Parliamentary republic.
Geography
The Republic of Singapore consists of the main island of Singapore, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula between the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean, and 58 nearby islands.
Historical Background
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.
Name
Singapore
Capital
Singapore
Language
English,Malay,Chinese,Tami
Area
Total 710.2 km2 274.2 sq mi - Water (%) 1.444
Population
2009 estimate 4,987,600 (36% foreigners)-2010 census 5,076,700-Density 7,022/km2 (3rd) 17,275.7/sq mi
Currency
Singapore dollar (SGD)
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