Singapore 🇸🇬 is a fascinating country located in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region. Officially known as Republic of Singapore, it is home to roughly 6.0 million people and covers an area of about 710 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Singapore — its capital Singapore, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Singapore on the map
Singapore lies in South-Eastern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 710 square kilometres, it ranks 195th in the world by total area.
Singapore has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Singapore serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Singapore has to offer.
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Population and languages of Singapore
Singapore is home to approximately 6.0 million residents — the 114th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Singaporeans.
Singapore is multilingual: the languages spoken include Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Singapore rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Singapore
The official currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Singapore is +65. Websites from the country typically use the .sg internet domain.
If Singapore came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Singapore) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Singapore
- Singapore's flag emoji is 🇸🇬 — its two-letter country code is SG and its three-letter code is SGP.
- Singapore covers 710 km², ranking 195th in the world by area.
- With about 6.0 million people, Singapore holds the 114th spot in the world population ranking.
- Singapore is a member state of the United Nations.
- Singapore is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Singapore — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Singapore?
- The capital of Singapore is Singapore.
- What is the population of Singapore?
- Singapore has a population of approximately 6,036,860 people, ranking 114th in the world.
- Where is Singapore located?
- Singapore is located in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Singapore?
- The languages spoken in Singapore include Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
- What currency is used in Singapore?
- Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD).
