Singapore -
Republic of Singapore
geography
Area 648 sq km.
One larger and many smaller islands off the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, and strategically located for communications and trade.
capital
City state.
Urbanites 100%.
Singapore is Asia's cleanest and greenest city.
population
2000 3,566,614
2010 3,885,328
2025 4,167,756
people
Multi-racial and multi-lingual society
Chinese 77%
Malay 14.1%. Both of Malay and Indonesian origin
Indian 7.6%. 95% speak English
Other 1.3%
literacy
90%
language
Official Languages: Mandarin (Chinese), English, Malay, and Tamil Indian.
English is the primary language for education.
All Languages: 24.
religion
The ban was lifted in Freedom of religion, but concerns to maintain ethnic and religious harmony are expressed in legislation limiting public proclamation of religious belief.
All religions are enjoined not to be involved in politics.
Religions
Buddhist
Muslim
Non-Religious/other
Christian
Chinese religions
Hindu
Sikh
Baha'I |
Population %
42.50
14.90
14.80
14.60
8.50
4
0.50
0.10 |
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