Map of Singapore
Glossary
| Full country name | Republic of Singapore |
| Area | 646 sq km |
| Population | 3.1 million (growth rate 1.3%) |
| People | 78% Chinese, 14% Malay, 7% Indian |
| Language | Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English |
| Religion | 31% Taoist, 28% Buddhist, 18% Muslim, 10% Christian, 4% Hindu |
| Government | Parliamentary democracy |
| President | Mr. Nathan |
| Prime Minister | Mr. Goh Chok Tong |
Economic Profile
| GDP | US$84 billion |
| World GDP ranking | 44th |
| GDP per head | US$21,500 |
| Annual growth | 7% |
| Inflation | 2% |
| Major industries | shipping, banking, tourism, electrical & electronics, oil refining |
| Major trading partners | US, Malaysia, Japan |