About City

Singapore, Singapore

Singapore is famous for its impressive futuristic skyline, particularly the Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay, its multiculturalism reflected in its diverse food and heritage districts, and its status as a global financial centre. It's also known for being a clean, green "Garden City," with efficient infrastructure, luxurious shopping, and unique attractions like the Merlion statue.

Singapore is one of the world's major commercial hubs, with the fourth-biggest financial centre and one of the five busiest ports. Its globalised and diversified economy depends heavily on trade, especially manufacturing, which represented 26 percent of Singapore's GDP in 2005. In terms of purchasing power parity, Singapore has the third-highest per capital income in the world but one of the world's highest income inequalities. It places highly in international rankings with regard to education, healthcare, and economic competitiveness. Just over five million people live in Singapore, of which approximately two million are foreign-born. While Singapore is diverse, ethnic Asians predominate: 75 percent of the population is Chinese, with significant minorities of Malays, Indians, and Eurasians. There are four official languages, English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil, and the country promotes multiculturalism through a range of official policies.