Facts and numbers

A few facts and numbers worth knowing while staying in Singapore:

• Country name: Republic of Singapore
• Capital: Singapore
• Location: An island and islets in the heart of Southeast Asia, between Malaysia and Indonesia
• Area: 710.3 sq km
• Highest point: Bukit Timah Hill at 163.36m

What is Singapore?

Downtown Singapore at dusk from 71st floor of Equinox bar

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and sports the world's busiest port. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region.