14 Facts that make Singapore a unique Country in the World

Singapore is a country that was reclaimed from water but stands out as an economic hub rocking the entire South East Asia.

The country came into existence after it was expelled from being part of Malaysia on 9th August 1965.

Modern buildings, rapid development and economic prowess enables Singapore to stand tall among many countries across the World.

Apart from the main Island, Singapore has 63 different Islands.

What makes Singapore a unique Country

Singapore is among the 20 smallest countries in the world. The main road traversing the country is 42km long and 23 km wide. The country's landmass is around 683km2.
Singapore is the only country globally, that set a maximum limit for all buildings at 280m. OUB Centre, UOB Plaza and Republic Plaza were constructed to attain the maximum regulated limit.

However, Tanjong Pagar Center was granted special permission in 2016 and surpassed the limit to be 290m high.

The national language in Singapore is Malay. English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil are officially spoken in Singapore.

However, Singlish emerged when English was corrupted with the local dialect.

Congregation of different cultures coexisting in a single niche. Singapore boasts of being a multicultural, a multireligous, a multiracial country. Singapore is among a few countries in the world where multiracial policies are enshrined in their constitution.
The national anthem is written as micro text at the back of their SGD 1000 note.
The tallest indoor waterfall in the world is Gardens by the Bay found in Singapore and is 35 meters high.
Singapore is the among the three existing City-States in the world, that also includes Vatican and Monaco.
Private vehicles are highly discouraged and attracts a hefty cash price for a private vehicle to get certified.
All men in the Island nation are subject to a mandatory military training after school.
Singapore boasts of having the highest number of home ownership globally and stands at about 92%.
Singapore's economy is entirely based on shipping and nearly all raw materials are imported as they export processed products.
Singapore are the fastest pedestrians in the World and their average speed of walking is 6.15 kilometers per hour.
In Singapore, caning is a legal form of punishment.
Singapore has the second highest population density in the world. Currently, the population density in Singapore is 8592 per km2.

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