Singapore

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Singapore
Country: Singapore

Singapore By The Numbers:

Population: 3,263,200 (permanent residents); 4,017,700 (total population)
Elevation: 52 feet/ 16 meters
Average Annual Rainfall: 108.5 inches/ 276 centimeters
Average Annual Snowfall: 0 inches/ 0 centimeters
Average January Temperature: 81 degrees F/ 27 degrees C
Average July Temperature: 83 degrees F/ 28 degrees C

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Manufacturing, Commerce, Transportation, Business
Ethnic Mix: 76.8% Chinese, 13.9% Malay, 7.9% Indian, 1.4% other
Electricity: 220-240 volts, 50Hz, square three pin plugs or two pin plugs with adapter
Time Zone: GMT+8
Country Dialing Code: 65

Did You Know?

Since it was founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles - an official of the British East India, it has been known as the Lion City.

Orientation:

A diamond-shaped island off the southern tip of Malaysia, Singapore is located at the natural meeting point of sea routes at the tip of the Malay Peninsula.

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