Singapore Facts
Singapore Facts: Marina Bay-images by Sean Pavone
Interesting Singapore Facts for Kids
Here are some interesting Singapore Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.
- Population: almost 6 million people live in Singapore (2023)
- Capital: Singapore. It’s a city state!
- Name: Republic of Singapore
- Government: Parliamentary Republic
- Languages: English, Mandarin, Tamil, Malay
National Flower- Religion: majority are Buddhists or Christians
- Life expectancy: 82.6 years
- Currency: 1 Singapore dollar (SGD) = 100 cents
- National Colours: red and while
- National Flag: The red stands for brotherhood and equality, the white for purity and virtue, while the crescent moon stands for the young nation on the rise and the five stars are the ideals which are followed: democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
- National Symbols: ‘Miss Vanda Joaquim orchid, the Merlion (half fish, half lion)
- National Anthem: Majulah Singapura (Onward Singapore)
- History: Singapore was founded as a British colony by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. During World War II, from 1942 – 1945, Singapore was occupied by Japan. It became independent in 1965. Much of the country is built on sand on reclaimed land. The sand is imported mainly from Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia.
- National Day: 9 August