Singapore
Republic of Singapore
People: Singaporean
Singapore is a city-state and global financial hub, consistently ranked among the world's easiest places to do business. Singapore is located in South-Eastern Asia and has a population of around 6.1 million. Its capital city is Singapore, and the most widely spoken official language is Chinese. As an island nation, Singapore has no land borders.
By the numbers, Singapore is the 112th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.08% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 177th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 8,606 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Singapore — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Singapore |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia |
| Population | 6,110,200 |
| Area | 710 km² |
| Currency | Singapore dollar (SGD) $ |
| Official Languages | Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil |
| Dialling Code | +65 |
| Internet TLD | .sg |
| Timezone | UTC+08:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 999 (police) / 995 (fire & ambulance) |
| ISO Code | SG / SGP |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Singapore
What is the capital and currency of Singapore?
The capital of Singapore is Singapore and the currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Singapore?
The capital of Singapore is Singapore.
What currency does Singapore use?
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Singapore?
The official languages of Singapore are Chinese and English and Malay and Tamil.
What is the dialling code for Singapore?
The international dialling code for Singapore is +65.
What side of the road does Singapore drive on?
Singapore drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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