Singapore — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Singapore: capital Singapore, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Singapore is in Asia. Its capital is Singapore.

Climate

Tropical; hot and humid year-round with abundant rainfall; no distinct dry season; temperatures between 25–31°C

Lowland; gently undulating central plateau with water catchment areas and nature reserves; extensive land reclamation has expanded the island

Singapore is both a city and a country - one of only three city-states in the world.

Singapore's Changi Airport has been voted the world's best airport for over a decade.

Chewing gum has been banned in Singapore since 1992 to keep the city clean.

1819: Sir Stamford Raffles establishes a trading post for the British East India Company

1942: Japanese occupation of Singapore during World War II

1963: Singapore joins the Federation of Malaysia

1965: Singapore gains independence from Malaysia

1990: Lee Kuan Yew steps down as Prime Minister after 31 years

2010: Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay transform the skyline