Full country name: Republic of Singapore
Area: 620 sq km (239 sq mi)

Population: 3.5 million (growth rate 1.15%)
People: 76% Chinese, 15% Malay, 6% Indian
Language: English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil
Religion: 31% Taoist, 28% Buddhist, 18% Muslim,
10% Christian, 4% Hindu

Government: Parliamentary democracy
President: SR Nathan
Prime Minister: Goh Chok Tong

GDP: US$85 billion
GDP per head: US$21,800
Annual growth: 5%
Inflation: 1.1%
Major industries: Shipping, banking, tourism,
electrical & electronics, chemicals, oil refining
Major trading partners: US, Malaysia, Hong Kong
and Japan

Health risks: None
Time: GMT/UTC+8
Electricity: 220-240V, 50 Hz
Weights & measures: Metric with local variations