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Singapore is officially known as the Republic of Singapore, an island-state in Southeast Asia. Singapore lies one degree north of the equator, at the southern tip of Malay Peninsula.

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Singapore is officially known as the Republic of Singapore, an island-state in Southeast Asia. Singapore lies one degree north of the equator, at the southern tip of Malay Peninsula. It consists overall of one mainland and sixty-two (62) islets. The nation of Singapore is known for its transition from a developing to a developed country.

See the fact file below for more information on Singapore or alternatively, you can download our 23-page Singapore worksheet pack to utilize within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

GENERAL FACTS

  • Singapore’s capital is Singapore (city-state).
  • Singapore’s official languages are English, Malay, Tamil, and Chinese.
  • The recognized national language of Singapore is Malay.
  • The people in Singapore are called Singaporeans.
  • As of 2015, 74.3% of Singapore’s population was Chinese.
  • Buddhism is the leading religion in Singapore, as 33.2% of its population practice it.
  • Singapore’s government is formed by the President, the Parliament, and the Cabinet of Singapore.
  • Singapore’s monetary unit is the Singaporean Dollar (SGD).

ETYMOLOGY

  • The term Singapore is in fact an anglicized version of its Malay counterpart, Singapura, which was derived from Sanskrit, Simhapura.
  • Simha means lion, and pura means town or city, hence its symbol and its popularity as the Lion City.
  • Ironically, lions are unlikely to be seen in Singapore.
  • The Srivijayan prince is said to have founded and named the island Singapura, and probably saw a Malayan Tiger.
  • Singapore is also known as the “Garden City” for its tree-lined streets and visible vegetation which has been a project since its independence.
  • Singapore is also referred to as the Little Red Dot in Asia and is how the island-nation is commonly depicted in several maps – as a red dot.
  • In 2017, Singapore was referred to as the “Switzerland of Asia” for being neutral on international and regional issues.

HISTORY

  • Colonial Singapore was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles as a trading post of the British East India Company in 1819.
  • In 1858, the company collapsed.
  • The islands were then handed to the British Raj as a crown colony.
  • Singapore was occupied by Japan during the Second World War.
  • On September 16, 1963, by being a part of Malaysia along with other former British Territories, such as Sabah and Sarawak, Singapore gained independence from the clutches of the British Empire.
  • The merging of Singapore and Malaysia were thought to benefit the economy by creating a common, free market, and to improve Singapore’s internal security.
  • Two years later, on August 9, 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia due to ideological differences.
  • A commotion was bred and the dispute was born between the state government of Singapore and the federal government, especially when special privileges were granted to Malays.
  • Lee Kuan Yew, the Prime Minister at that time, along with other political leaders advocated the equal treatment of all races in Malaysia.
  • Racial tensions between Chinese and Malays occurred in 1964.
  • United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) also detested Yew’s cry for equality.
  • The dominance of Singapore would steer away power from Kuala Lumpur.
  • Singapore refused to provide Sabah and Sarawak the full extent of the loans previously agreed to for the economic development of the two eastern states as a form of retaliation.
  • UMNO called for the arrest of Lee Kuan Yew and Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman moved to remove Singapore from the federation.
  • In 1965, Singapore became a sovereign state.
  • Lee Kuan Yew was teary-eyed on television that day.
  • Lee Kuan Yew became Singapore’s prime minister from 1959 to 1990.
  • Yew’s administration gave birth to many jobs, reducing unemployment.
  • As a result, the standard of living raised.
  • Singapore’s economy was then considered a Tiger Economy, which means an economy that has industrialized rapidly, and maintained exceptionally high growth rates. Singapore, along with Hong Kong, was considered a financial center in Asia.

CULTURE

  • Singapore is a diverse country in terms of languages, religions, and cultures.
  • English is the first language of Singapore. However, according to a 2010 census, 20% of Singaporeans were illiterate in English.
  • This was a significant improvement from the 1990 census, where 40% of Singaporeans were illiterate in English.
  • Singapore has been subject to many influences as it was colonized by Britain and has been a part of Malaysia.
  • In spite of Singapore’s diversity, racial and religious harmony is regarded as a crucial part of Singapore’s success.

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

  • The Marina Bay Sands is famous for being a spot where you can see the whole city.
  • The Singapore Flyer is the largest observation wheel worldwide.
  • Gardens by the Bay is a popular nature park where you can enjoy the views of the Bay East Garden, the man-made Supertree Grove, and the world’s tallest indoor waterfall in the Cloud Forest Dome.
  • The Merlion is a symbol of the city’s beginnings as a fishing village.
  • For shopping, Orchard Road is the place to go.
  • The Universal Studios Singapore and Night Safari Singapore are known as Singapore’s top entertainment tourist attractions.

Singapore Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Singapore across 23 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Singapore worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about Singapore which is officially known as the Republic of Singapore, an island-state in Southeast Asia. Singapore lies one degree north of the equator, at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It consists overall of one mainland and sixty-two (62) islets. The nation of Singapore is known for its transition from a developing to a developed country.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Singapore Facts
  • Right and Wrong
  • Then to Now
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Landmark Match
  • Sir Stamford Raffles
  • Leader Lee Kuan Yew
  • Drawing Attractions
  • Map of Singapore
  • What’s New?
  • Seeing Singapore

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