World Flags / Singapore
About the Singapore National Flag
Red-white bicolor with crescent and five stars designed to represent a young nation on the ascendant with democratic ideals.
Singapore — Key Facts
| Capital | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Population | 5.9 million (2024 est.) |
| Area | 728 km² |
| Languages | English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil (official) |
| Currency | Singapore dollar (SGD) |
| GDP (nominal) | ~$520 billion USD |
| Independence / founded | Independence from Malaysia, August 9, 1965 |
| Flag adopted | 1959 |
Singapore Flag Colors and Meaning
Each color on the Singapore flag carries symbolic meaning. Use this table when teaching geography or designing watch-party displays.
| Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Red | Universal brotherhood and equality |
| White | Purity and virtue |
| White crescent | Young rising nation |
| White stars | Democracy, peace, progress, justice, equality |
People and Ethnicity in Singapore
Chinese (~74%), Malay (~13%), Indian (~9%), and Eurasian communities in a city-state.
Geography of Singapore
City-state island at the Strait of Malacca crossroads with reclaimed land expanding territory.
Economy of Singapore
Global finance, shipping port, biotech, and electronics with one of highest GDP per capita figures.
- Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD)
- GDP (nominal): ~$520 billion USD
Culture
Hawker centers, strict cleanliness laws, multilingualism, and Formula 1 night race.
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