4.35 million (in 2005), comprises 77% Chinese, 14% Malays,
8% Indians and 1% Eurasians and people of other descent.
Working
Population
2.37
million
Official
Language
Major
languages are English (language of administration), Chinese
(Mandarin), Malay (National language) and Tamil. English
is widely spoken and there is a high level of bilingual
capabilities.
Currency
Local currency is Singapore Dollars and cents (SGD)
Exchange
Rate
USD 1.6646
GDP
S$194,395.8
GDP
per head
S$44,666
GDP
Growth
6.4%
Inflation
Rate
0.5%
Export
$382,532
Top
Export Markets
Malaysia
EU-25
USA
Indonesia
Hong Kong
China
Top
Import Sources
Malaysia
USA
EU 25
China
Japan
Religions
Freedom of worship is enshrined in the Constitution. Major
religions include Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity
and Hinduism , Sikhism and Judaism
Area
Size
685
sq km comprising of one main island and 63 islets scattered
north-east and south