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Singapore

History

Singapore gained wider self-government.
Malaysia Agreement set new terms for sovereignty or administration.
Proclamation of Singapore formally announced a new political order.
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CapitalSingapore
Population6.1M
Area733 km2
CurrencySingapore dollar

Short facts

RegionSoutheast Asia / City-state
LanguageEnglish, Chinese
Time zoneSGT (UTC+8)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Marina Bay Sands: Iconic hotel with infinity rooftop pool overlooking the entire Singaporean skyline.
  • Gardens by the Bay: Futuristic botanical gardens with towering supertrees and climate-controlled biomes.
  • Hawker Culture: UNESCO-listed street food culture with 100+ cuisine types at open-air hawker centres.

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Planning questions

What is Singapore known for?Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Hawker Culture.
What is the capital?Singapore.
Which language is useful?English, Chinese.
When is the national day?9 August.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

HSBC Women's World Championship thumbnailHSBC Women's World Championship2026-02-26 - 2026-03-01 - LPGA TourLIV Golf Singapore thumbnailLIV Golf Singapore2026-03-12 - 2026-03-15 - LIV GolfSingapore Grand Prix thumbnailSingapore Grand PrixOct 2026 ยท Singapore

No future Singapore-linked events are active in the current dataset.

Food & drink

Street food thumbnailStreet foodSignature dishTea thumbnailTeaLocal drink

Known for

Marina Bay SandsGardens by the BayHawker CultureSingaporeStreet foodTea
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