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Singapore Facts and Figures

Singapore Fact and Figures

Name: Republic of Singapore

Located: An island in the center of Southeast Asia, between Indonesia and Malaysia

Population: 4.99 million (**06/2009 Census)

Size: 710.2 square km

Climate: Average daily high 31C daily low 23C  

Gross Domestic Product: $257 SGD billion (** 2008)

Labour Force: 2.94 million (** 2009)

Ethnic Mix: Chinese 77%, Malaysian 14%, Indian 8%, All others 1%

Currency: $SG Dollar

Median Age: 36.67 years

Life Expectancy: 81 years

Population Growth Rate: +1.7%

Language: English is prevalent however Malay is the official language. Most of the residents of Singapore speak English however other common languages include Malay, Tamil and Mandarin.

Religions: Varied; Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Taoism  

Internet: Virtually every household has broadband

Public Holidays

New Year’s Day - Jan 1, 2010

Chinese New Year - Feb 14 -15, 2010

Good Friday - Apr 2, 2010

Labour Day - May 1, 2010

Vesak Day - May 28, 2010

National Day -  Aug 9, 2010

Hari Raya Puasa - Sep 10, 2010

Deepavali - Nov 5, 2010

Hari Raya Haji - Nov 17, 2010

Christmas - Dec 25, 2010


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