Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, made up of a main island and numerous smaller surrounding islands. Founded by Sir Thomas Raffles as a British trading post in 1819, it gained full independence in 1965 after separating from Malaysia. Within a single generation, its leadership transformed a resource-poor nation into one of the world's wealthiest.

An Asian Economic Miracle

Singapore is known for its unique green spaces amid its concrete jungle, especially Gardens by the Bay with its towering "Supertree" structures, and Marina Bay Sands with its famous rooftop infinity pool. The city is among the world's cleanest and safest, thanks to strict laws and meticulous urban planning.

  • Marina Bay Sands and its famous rooftop pool
  • Gardens by the Bay with its artificial "Supertrees"
  • The Port of Singapore, one of the world's busiest
  • The historic, multicultural Chinatown district

Singapore is a leading global financial hub and home to thousands of multinational companies, as well as one of Asia's most ethnically diverse nations, with Chinese, Malay, and Indian communities. Its seaport makes it one of the world's most important trade transit points.