Singapore is an island country located in Southeast Asia. It has a population of around 6 million people and was a former British colony that gained independence in 1965. The ethnic groups in Singapore are Chinese, Malay, and Indian. The official languages are English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Singapore has a diverse culture that is influenced by its multi-ethnic population and was formerly a British colony. It has a highly developed market economy and is a global financial and shipping hub.

1. SINGAPORE

2. COUNTRY PROFILE
OF SINGAPORE

3.  COUNTRY PROFILE OF SINGAPORE
Official Name:Republic of Singapore
Short form: Singapore
Capital City: Singapore
Government Type: Parliamentary Republic.Independence: 9 August 1965 (from Malaysian
Federation)Constitution: 3 June 1959, amended 1965 (based on the pre-independence State of
Singapore Constitution)
Climate: Equatorial, a tropical rainforest climate; hot and humid.
Ethnic Groups: Chinese 77%, Malay 14%, Indian 8%
Religions: Buddhist (Chinese), Muslim (Malays), Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Taoist, Confucianist.
Languages: PuTongHua (Mandarin Chinese, official), Malay (official and national), Tamil (official),
English (official)
Literacy: 93%
Natural resources: Fish, deepwater ports.
Agriculture -products: Rubber, copra, fruit, orchids, vegetables, poultry, eggs, fish, ornamental
fish.

4. Industries: Electronics, chemicals, financial services, oil
drilling equipment, petroleum refining, rubber
processing and rubber products, processed food and
beverages, ship repair, offshore platform construction,
life sciences, transshipment port trade.
Currency: Singapore Dollar (S$, SGD)

6.  HISTORY OF SINGAPORE
While the earliest known historical records of Singapore are shrouded in time, a third
century Chinese account describes it as "Pu-luo-chung", referring to "Pulau Ujong" which
means the "island at the end of a peninsula" in the Malay language. Later, the city was
known as Temasek ("Sea Town"), when the first settlements were established from AD
1298-1299.During the 14th century, this small but strategically-located island earned a new
name.
According to legend, Sang Nila Utama, a Prince from Palembang (the capital of Srivijaya),
was out on a hunting trip when he caught sight of an animal he had never seen before.
Taking it to be a good sign, he founded a city where the animal had been spotted, naming it
“The Lion City” or Singapura, from the Sanskrit words “simha” (lion) and “pura” (city).
The city was then ruled by the five kings of ancient Singapura. Located at the tip of the
Malay Peninsula, the natural meeting point of sea routes, the city flourished as a trading
post for vessels such as Chinese junks, Arab dhows, Portuguese battleships, and Buginese
schooners.

7. FLAG

8. THE NATIONAL FLAG CONSISTS OF 2 EQUAL HORIZONTAL SECTIONS, RED ABOVE WHITE. IN THE UPPER LEFT
CANTON IS A WHITE CRESCENT MOON BESIDE 5 WHITE STARS ARRANGED IN A CIRCLE. THE RED COLOR
SYMBOLIZES UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD AND EQUALITY OF MAN. THE WHITE COLOR SIGNIFIES PERVADING
AND EVERLASTING PURITY AND VIRTUE. THE FLAG OF SINGAPORE WAS ADOPTED IN 1959, THE YEAR
SINGAPORE BECAME SELF-GOVERNING WITHIN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. IT REMAINED THE NATIONAL FLAG
UPON THE COUNTRY'S INDEPENDENCE FROM MALAYSIA ON 9 AUGUST 1965.

9. POPULATION

10. The current population of Singapore is 5,950,347. Based on Worldometer elaboration of
the latest United Nations data.

11. RELIGION

12. Religion in Singapore is characterised by a wide variety of religious beliefs and practices due to
its diverse ethnic mix of peoples originating from various countries. Singapore is a very religiously
diverse nation, with faith systems from all over the world.
Mahayana Buddhism is the most widely followed religion in the Island, although its followers
don’t form a majority in the country with 33.2% of the population. According to the data,
approximately 33.2 percent of the population of citizens and permanent residents are Buddhist,
18.8 percent Christian (including 6.7 percent Catholic), 14 percent Muslim (predominantly
Sunni), 10 percent Taoist, 5 percent Hindu, and 18.5 percent identify as having no religion.
The most followed religion in Singapore is Buddhism, with 31.1% of the resident population
declaring themselves as adherents at the most recent census (2020).

13. CULTURE

15. LANGUAGES
Singapore's national language is Malay. There are four official
languages in Singapore: Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil, and you'll
probably also hear Singlish - the unique mix of Singapore's official
languages and English.
75% of Singaporeans are ethnically Chinese, mostly from the Hokkien
or Teochew communities. An estimated 6% of Singaporeans are Tamil,
heralding from Southern India, and about 15% are Malay Muslims.
That leaves 4% of Singaporeans with mixed or other heritage.

16. CUISINE
In Singapore's hawker centres, for example, traditionally Malay
hawker stalls also sell Chinese and Tamil food. Chinese stalls may
introduce Malay ingredients, cooking techniques or entire dishes into
their range of catering.
Singaporeans also enjoy a wide variety of seafood including crabs,
clams, squid and oysters. One favorite dish is the stingray barbecued
and served on banana leaf and with sambal (chilli), and chili crab.

17. FESTIVALS
The major public holidays reflect the mentioned racial diversity,
including Chinese New Year, Buddhist Vesak Day, Muslim Eid ul-Fitr
(known locally by its Malay name Hari Raya Puasa), and Hindu
Diwali (known locally by its Tamil name Deepavali).
On 9 August, Singapore celebrates the anniversary of its
independence with a series of events, including the National Day
Parade which is the main ceremony. The first National Day Parade,
which was held in 1966, was held at the Padang in the city centre.

18.  POPULAR CULTURES
Music
-Singapore has a diverse music culture that ranges from rock and pop to folk and classical.
Creative writing
-Singaporean literature, also called "SingLit", is influenced by the multiracial nature of the country. Its development has been
hampered by the strong focus on maths and science in Singaporean schools, and a preference for foreign works, which
generally sell more. Notable authors include Cyril Wong, Topaz Winters, Balli Kaur Jaswal, Jeremy Tiang, and Sonny Liew.
Murals
-Murals in Singapore have been encouraged by the government in recent years as part of Singapore's efforts to recast itself as
a "Renaissance City" and global arts city. These public art works require permission from the government; unauthorised public
art and graffiti are subject to legal penalties under the Vandalism Act in Singapore.
Parks
-Gardens and gardening have a special place in Singaporean culture as well as in politics.One of the example is the Supertree
Grove at Gardens by the Bay.
Performing arts
-Singapore is also known as a cultural centre for arts and culture, including theatre and music.
Stand-up comedy
-Singapore has a growing comedy scene with three active rooms. The three comedy rooms in Singapore are weekly, starting
with Comedy Masala on Tuesdays, Talk Cock Comedy on Wednesdays and Comedy Hub Singapore on Mondays and Thursdays.
Comedy Masala also brings in international comedians, such as Paul Ogata.Kumar, a drag queen who has performed in
Singapore for more than 17 years, is one of Singapore's leading stand-up comedians.

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