Singapore is a modern city-state, a small island country in Southeast Asia that is famous for its modern skyline, cleanliness, and a unique cultural blend.

It is a place where tradition meets technology, a melting pot of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Western cultures that gives the neighborhood a rhythm of its own.

Beyond the obvious, Singapore is surrounded by captivating facts that make it one of the most remarkable countries in the world.

The “Lion City” Has No Lions

Despite its name, which translates to “Lion City,” there were never native lions in Singapore.

The name comes after an old legend about a Sumatran Prince who saw what he believed to be a lion when he first landed on the island, though it was likely a tiger.

History of the World Toilet Organization.

Singapore founded the World Toilet Organization in 2001 to encourage sanitation and hygiene throughout the world, which is rather strange, yet meaningful to the world.

Trees Cover Almost Half of Singapore

Singapore is ranked as one of the greenest cities in the world, and it is nearly half covered by trees, gardens, and nature reserves despite its density.

Not Just One Island

Singapore is not a single island because it consists of 64 islands in total, such as Sentosa, Pulau Ubin, as well as other smaller ones.

The “Fine City”

Singapore is a fine city, as it is commonly referred to not because it is beautiful but also due to its strict laws and penalties that maintain its order and cleanliness.

The First Formula 1 Night Race.

Singapore first first-ever Formula 1 night race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008 was setting a dazzling precedent for global motorsport activities.

A Country and a City in One

Singapore is a country and a city at the same time, one of the few true city-states in the world.

Malay is the National language.

While English is common in school and business, the Malay language is the national language of Singapore, and the national anthem, Majulah Singapura, is written in Malay.

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A Multicultural Melting Pot

Singapore is a diverse community, a melting pot of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other nationalities, which is why this state flourishes on diversity and unites traditions, cuisines, and festivals into a single society.

The cleanest and safest country in the World.

Singapore is one of the best-governed, clean, and disciplined countries in the world through strict laws and effective governance.

Students are the best in the world.

The education system in Singapore is always one of the best in the world, with students performing well in mathematics, science, and reading.

Chewing Gum Is Restricted

In Singapore, one cannot freely buy or sell chewing gum. The restriction was introduced to keep public spaces clean and protect the country’s transport system.

Changi Airport Has a Waterfall

The Changi Airport in Singapore is among the best airports in the world, has the Rain Vortex, a 40-meter indoor waterfall with lush gardens around it, a marvel of architecture.

Recycles Sewage into drinking Water.

Singapore recycles and purifies wastewater through its process called NEWater into clean, drinkable water , an innovation admired around the world.

Young and Smartest Countries in the World.

Singapore remains among the youngest nations in the world, having gained its independence in 1965.

Although young, it has become a technological giant in the world, having developed digital infrastructure, effective transportation, and AI-based city management.

You can even drive across the whole city within one hour.

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Changi Airport Waterfall that is admired globally
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