Capital of Singapore

General Information About Singapore

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History of Singapore

Singapore’s modern history began in the 19th century. Before that, the island was home to fishermen and pirates and served as a base for the Sumatran empire of Srīvijaya. The island’s more common name in the 14th century was Tumasik, or Temasek, which comes from the Javanese word tasek meaning “sea”....

Capital of Singapore

The capital of Singapore is the city of Singapore. Singapore is both a city and a sovereign island nation located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. The country consists of the main island, often referred to as Singapore Island, and numerous smaller islands. The capital city, Singapore, is situated on the southern part of the main island and serves as the political, economic, cultural, and transportation hub of the nation....

National Symbols of Singapore

Table below presents some of the symbols of Singapore....

Population of Singapore

Based on United Nations data, the population of Singapore is 6,039,207. Of this population, 4.15 million are residents, including 3.61 million citizens and 540,000 permanent residents. The remaining 1.77 million are non-residents....

Languages and Religion Of Singapore

Singapore is a multi-religious and multi-cultural country. The official languages of Singapore are Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, and English. English is the most common language and is used to unite the different ethnic groups. Singapore’s multi-ethnic society is one reason why it has many languages. The country’s history of trade and immigration has also led to the development of various Malay Creole languages, such as Singlish and Baba Malay. These creoles combine elements of Malay, Chinese dialects, and English. Other reasons why Singapore has so many languages are:...

Political History Of Singapore

Singapore has been under British rule since the early 19th century. In 1959, Singapore became a self-governing state within the British Empire. In 1963, Singapore joined the Federation of Malaysia, but separated in 1965 to become an independent state. The separation was due to political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia. These differences led to communal tensions and racial riots in 1964....

Places to Visit in Singapore

Singapore has many notable places to visit, including parks, gardens, and other attractions. Here are some important places to visit in Singapore :...

Famous Personalities Of Singapore

Singapore has produced notable personalities who have significantly contributed to the nation’s development. They have left a lasting impact on Singapore’s political, diplomatic, and academic landscape....

FAQs on Republic of Singapore

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