Singapore is a sunny, tropical island in Southeast Asia, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Singapore is a city, a nation and a state. Currently, the government and the cabinet are led by Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong while President Halimah Yacob is the Head of State.

Is Singapore a country Yes or no?

Singapore gained self-governance in 1959 and in 1963 became part of the new federation of Malaysia, alongside Malaya, North Borneo, and Sarawak. Ideological differences led to Singapore being expelled from the federation two years later and it became an independent country.

In which country is Singapore located?

Asia Singapore/Continent

Which language is spoken in Singapore?

English MalayTamilMandarin Chinese Singapore/Official languages

What language is spoken in Singapore?

English MalayTamilMandarin Chinese Singapore/Official languages

Is Singapore better than Malaysia?

Singapores highly developed economy enjoys stable prices and a per capita GDP higher than that of most developed countries. According to the World Banks 2017 Ease of Doing Business Report, Singapore ranks #2 as the easiest place to do business in the world, while Malaysia is ranked #24.

Who ruled Singapore?

The Colony of Singapore was a British Crown colony that existed from 1946 and succeeded by the State of Singapore in 1959. When the Empire of Japan surrendered to the Allies at the end of World War II, Singapore was returned to the British in 1945.

Whats the drinking age in Singapore?

18 years old The legal drinking age in Singapore is 18 years old. This means that only those aged 18 and above will be able to buy and/or consume alcoholic beverages in premises licensed to sell alcohol (such as restaurants and supermarkets) in Singapore.