Interesting facts about Singapore

Interesting facts about Singapore Is a great opportunity to learn more about the largest cities in the world. Singapore is a city-state of 63 islands. There is a high standard of living here with a highly developed infrastructure.

So, here are the most interesting facts about the Republic of Singapore.

1. Singapore gained independence from Malaysia in 1965.
2. As of today, the area of ​​Singapore reaches 725 km². It is curious that the territory of the state is gradually increasing due to the land reclamation program launched back in the 60s.
3. The highest point in Singapore is Bukit Timah Hill - 163 m.
4. The motto of the republic is "Forward, Singapore".
5. The orchid is considered the symbol of Singapore (see interesting facts about orchids).
6. The word "Singapore" is translated as - "city of lions".
7. The weather in Singapore is hot and humid throughout the year.
8. Did you know that Singapore is in the TOP 3 most populous cities in the world? 7982 people live here on 1 km².
9. Over 5.7 million people now live in Singapore.
10. An interesting fact is that the official languages ​​in Singapore are 4 languages ​​at once - Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil.
11. The local port is capable of serving up to a thousand ships simultaneously.
12. Singapore is one of the cities with the lowest crime rates in the world.
13. It is curious that Singapore does not possess any natural resources.
14. Fresh water is imported to Singapore from Malaysia.
15. Singapore is considered one of the most expensive cities on earth.
16. To become a car owner (see interesting facts about cars), a person needs to shell out 60,000 Singapore dollars. At the same time, the right to own transport is limited to 10 years.
17. The largest Ferris wheel in the world is built in Singapore - 165 m in height.
18. Did you know that Singaporeans are considered the healthiest people on the planet?
19. Three out of 100 local residents are dollar millionaires.
20. It takes only 10 minutes to register a company in Singapore.
21. All media in the country are controlled by the authorities.
22. Men in Singapore are not allowed to wear shorts.
23. Singapore is considered a multi-confessional state, where 33% of the population is Buddhist, 19% are non-religious, 18% are Christian, 14% is Islam, 11% is Taoism and 5% is Hinduism.

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