Singapore — Country Facts & Profile
South-Eastern Asia, Asia
Singapore ranks #113 by population and #196 by land area worldwide. Officially known as Singapore, this independent country sits in South-Eastern Asia and is home to 6,110,200 people. Singapore serves as its capital. The official languages are English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. The national currency is the Singapore dollar ($ SGD).
Country Statistics
Safety Profile
Singapore has a safety index of 100 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.
Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.
Financial Profile
Singapore has a GDP per capita of $90,674, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Physical Geography
Singapore is located in South-Eastern Asia at coordinates 1.37°N, 103.80°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 710 km² (274 mi²). Population density: 8,606 people per km². The highest point is Bukit Timah at 164 m.
164 m
Quality of Life
Key indicators for visiting or living in Singapore. Average temperature in Singapore: 26.6°C (80°F).
Flora & Fauna
Singapore has 10 zoos and 2 botanical gardens.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Notable Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Singapore, including National Stadium with a capacity of 55,000 seats.
55,000 seats
Notable Cities of Singapore
Frequently Asked Questions about Singapore
- What is the capital of Singapore?
- The capital of Singapore is Singapore.
- What is the population of Singapore?
- Singapore has a population of approximately 6,110,200 people.
- What continent is Singapore in?
- Singapore is located in Asia, in the South-Eastern Asia subregion.
- Where is Singapore located?
- Singapore is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, at coordinates 1.4°N, 103.8°E.
- What currency does Singapore use?
- Singapore uses the Singapore dollar ($ SGD).
- What is the capital and currency of Singapore?
- The capital of Singapore is Singapore and the currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD).
- What languages are spoken in Singapore?
- The official languages of Singapore are English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil.
- What is the area of Singapore?
- Singapore covers a total area of 710 km² (274 square miles).
- How large is Singapore in square miles?
- Singapore has a total area of approximately 274 square miles (710 km²).
- What is the population density of Singapore?
- Singapore has a population density of approximately 8606 people per km².
- Is Singapore an independent country?
- Yes, Singapore is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- Does Singapore have any land borders?
- No, Singapore has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of Singapore?
- The GDP per capita of Singapore is approximately $90,674.
- Is Singapore safe to visit?
- Singapore is considered very safe, with a safety index of 100 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
- What is the average temperature in Singapore?
- The average annual temperature in Singapore, the capital of Singapore, is approximately 26.6°C (80°F).
- What is the country calling code for Singapore?
- The international calling code for Singapore is +65. To call Singapore from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +65 and the local number.
- What time zone is Singapore in?
- Singapore operates on the UTC+08:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Singapore?
- The highest point in Singapore is Bukit Timah at 164 m (538 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Singapore?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Singapore is approximately $74,750 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Singapore?
- The average internet speed in Singapore is 330 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.