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Singapore — silhouette, capital and facts
Singapore is in Asia and its capital is Singapore. With about 5.6 million people and 733 km², it ranks 176th in area and 113th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Singapore, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Singapore
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 5.6 million
- Area
- 733 km²
- Language
- English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil
- Currency
- Singapore dollar
- Flag colors
- red, white
Borders
Singapore has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Singapore
- Singapore is a city-state on one main island and dozens of islets, and has been gaining land from the sea through reclamation.
- The name comes from the Sanskrit Singapura, lion city, though there were never native lions on the island.
- Chewing gum sales have been restricted since 1992, and only therapeutic gum is allowed through pharmacies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Singapore?
The capital of Singapore is Singapore.
Which continent is Singapore in?
Singapore is in Asia.
Which countries border Singapore?
Singapore has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Singapore?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Singapore is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Singapore?
Singapore is a city-state on one main island and dozens of islets, and has been gaining land from the sea through reclamation. The name comes from the Sanskrit Singapura, lion city, though there were never native lions on the island. Chewing gum sales have been restricted since 1992, and only therapeutic gum is allowed through pharmacies.
More countries in Asia
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Singapore. It is only an approximation.
- Mongolia — Ulaanbaatar, Asia
- Cyprus — Nicosia, Asia
- Kazakhstan — Astana, Asia
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