PROFILE OF SINGAPORE

Official Name: Republic of Singapore
Capital: Singapore
Population: 4,492,150 (July 2006 est.)
Population Growth Rate: 1.42% (2006 est.)
Current Local Time: 16 hrs ahead of PST. Click here to view time.
Languages: Chinese (official), Malay (official and national), Tamil (official), English (official)
Climate/Weather: Click here for 5-day forecast.
Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD) Click here to go to currency converter.

Major exports: machinery and equipment (including electronics), consumer goods, chemicals, mineral fuels
Total exports: US $204.8 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.)

Major imports: machinery and equipment, mineral fuels, chemicals, foodstuffs
Total imports: US $188.3 billion (2005 est.)

Leading markets: Malaysia 15.2%, US 13%, Hong Kong 9.8%, China 8.6%, Japan 6.4%, Taiwan 4.6%, Thailand 4.3%, South Korea 4.1% (2004)
Leading suppliers: Malaysia 15.3%, US 12.7%, Japan 11.7%, China 9.9%, Taiwan 5.7%, South Korea 4.3%, Thailand 4.1% (2004)

Gross Domestic Product: US $110.6 billion (2005 est.)
GDP growth: 6.4% (2005 est.)

USEFUL LINKS

World Bank Country Profile: Comprehensive information on demographics, environment, economy, technology, infrastructure, trade and finance.

CIA World Factbook: Basic information, covering geography, population, government, economy, etc.

U.S. Department of State - Background Note: Singapore

Currency Converter: Contains currency information on 180 currencies in over 250 geographical locations.

Local Time: Current time in Singapore city, Singapore.

Foreign Entry Requirements: For U.S. citizens traveling on tourism/business.

Medical Information for Travelers: Medical resources for Americans traveling abroad.

Medical information & directory for travelers in Singapore: Medical resources for Americans traveling to Singapore.

• Directory of Private Hospitals in Singapore

Singapore National Website: General information on Singapore.

U.S. Dept. of Energy Country Analysis: Data on Singapore from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Nationmaster.com: For more information on population, economy, health, transportation, etc.

World Bank Projects in Singapore

Transportation Profile: Information for various modes of transportation in Laos.

•Ground Transportation from Singapore Airport