Singapore Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Republic of Singapore
  • Population: 4.7 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Singapore
  • Area: 660 sq km (255 sq miles)
  • Major languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
  • Religions: Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism
  • Life expectancy: 78 years (men), 83 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Singapore dollar = 100 cents
  • Main exports: Computer equipment, machinery, rubber products, petroleum products
  • GNI per capita: US $34,760 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .sg
  • International dialling code: +65

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Precipitation (mm)
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 23.1 29.9 198.0
Feb 23.5 31.0 154.0
Mar 23.9 31.4 171.0
Apr 24.3 31.7 141.0
May 24.6 31.6 158.0
Jun 24.5 31.2 140.0
Jul 24.2 30.8 145.0
Aug 24.2 30.8 143.0
Sep 23.9 30.7 177.0
Oct 23.9 31.1 167.0
Nov 23.6 30.5 252.0
Dec 23.3 29.6 304.0