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What is the total area of Singapore?
What is the total area of Singapore?
What is the GDP per capita of Singapore?
What is the GDP per capita of Singapore?
What is the system of government in Singapore?
What is the system of government in Singapore?
What is the largest ethnic group in Singapore?
What is the largest ethnic group in Singapore?
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What is the main focus of Singapore's economy?
What is the main focus of Singapore's economy?
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When did Singapore gain independence?
When did Singapore gain independence?
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Study Notes
Geography and Climate
- Located in Southeast Asia, at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula
- Island city-state, comprising 63 islands
- Total area: 720 km² (278 sq mi)
- Climate: Tropical rainforest climate, with high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year
History
- Founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles as a British trading colony
- Became a Crown colony in 1867
- Occupied by Japan during World War II (1942-1945)
- Gained self-government in 1959 and merged with Malaysia in 1963
- Became an independent and sovereign nation on August 9, 1965
Government and Economy
- Parliamentary republic with a Westminster system
- President serves as head of state, while the Prime Minister is head of government
- High-income economy, with a GDP per capita of over $60,000
- Free market economy, with a strong focus on finance, trade, and tourism
- Member of the Commonwealth, ASEAN, and the UN
Demographics
- Population: approximately 5.69 million people
- Multicultural society, with four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil
- Ethnic groups: Chinese (76.2%), Malays (12.2%), Indians (3.2%), and others (8.4%)
- Religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, and Hinduism
Culture
- Rich cultural heritage, with a blend of Asian and Western influences
- Food: popular dishes include chili crab, Hainanese chicken rice, and laksa
- Festivals: Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Hari Raya Puasa, and National Day
- Arts: Singapore is home to numerous museums, galleries, and performance venues
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Test your knowledge of Singapore's geography, history, government, economy, demographics, and culture. From its founding to its modern-day economy, this quiz covers it all.
