Singapore

Singapore is a tiny island country in Southeast Asia. It is both a city and a country at the same time. Despite being very small, Singapore is one of the richest and cleanest countries in the world.

Land and People

About 6 million people live in Singapore. It is one of the most crowded countries on Earth. The island is only about 30 miles wide. Singapore has futuristic buildings, beautiful gardens, and a busy harbor.

Old handwritten letter between two important leaders.
Old handwritten letter between two important leaders. (William Farquhar / Wikimedia Commons)

Culture and Fun Facts

Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil. The food is a mix of Chinese, Malay, and Indian flavors. Chewing gum is banned in Singapore to keep the streets clean. Gardens by the Bay has giant tree-shaped structures covered in plants.

Fun Facts

  • Chewing gum is banned in Singapore.
  • Singapore has four official languages.
  • Singapore is one of only three city-states in the world.

Did You Know?

Singapore is so clean that chewing gum has been banned since 1992. The city has strict rules about littering and even jaywalking. This has made Singapore one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world.