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Singapore

Map of Singapore

Key facts

  • Joined Commonwealth:1965
  • Capital:Singapore
  • Population:4,436,000 (2007)
  • GDP p c growth:3.6% p.a. 1990–2005
  • Official language:English, Chinese (Mandarin), Malay, Tamil
  • Time:GMT plus 8hr
  • Currency:Singapore dollar (S$)