Christmas Island & Cocos and Keeling islands were part of Singapore in british rule.

In 2024, Singapore launched passport-free biometric immigration process at Changi Airport.

There are four official languages of Singapore. These are English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil and represent the four main ethnic origins of the Singapore population.

Singapore is among the 20 smallest countries in the world, with a total land area of only 682.7 square kilometers.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is pushing for greater work-life harmony, hence the public sector is leading the way in championing flexible work arrangements. By 2024, employers must consider employee requests for flexible work arrangements fairly and properly.

After being expelled from Malaysia, Singapore became independent as the Republic of Singapore on 9 August 1965

Chinese people have immigrated to what is known as Singapore since Zheng He's voyages in the 15th century; those early immigrants integrated into the host societies, and their descendants are now known as Peranakans.

Singapore teachers work more hours than the world average. They are expected to spend almost as much time with their students as parents spend time with their children.

Singapore is one of the lowest fertility rate countries.

Singapore has 7 military & 2 public airports.