| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | SGISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | SGPISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | SingaporeGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AsiaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | SingaporeCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of SingaporeCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | SingaporeCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | name derives from the Sanskrit words simha (lion) and pur (city); according to Malayan folklore, an Indian prince visited Singapore in the 7th century and mistook the first animal he saw for a lion, which is not native to the countryCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Parliamentary republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 9 August 1965 (from Malaysian Federation)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | National Day, 9 August (1965)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | SGDISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Singapore DollarISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 5ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Central Singapore / North East / North West / South East / South WestISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | "Research completed December 1989." Supercedes the 1977 ed. of Area handbook for Singapore, coauthored by Nena Vreeland [et al.]. Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-301) and index. Also available in digital form.LoC FRD Country Studies [2026] |
| National symbols | lion, merlion (mythical half-lion, half-fish creature), orchidCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Majulah Singapura" (Onward, Singapore); lyrics/music: Zubir SAID; history: adopted 1959; the anthem is sung only in Malay; first four lines of the melody are used as a presidential saluteCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | red, whiteCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Singapore; dual citizenship recognized: no; residency requirement for naturalization: 10 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
name derives from the Sanskrit words simha (lion) and pur (city); according to Malayan folklore, an Indian prince visited Singapore in the 7th century and mistook the first animal he saw for a lion, which is not native to the country
description: two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white; a vertical white crescent is on the left side of the red band, with a circle of five five-pointed white stars to the right of the crescent meaning: red stands for brotherhood and equality, and white for purity and virtue; the waxing crescent moon symbolizes a young nation on the ascendancy; the stars represent the national ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
