Almost everyone in Singapore is literate. According to the CIA Factbook, 97 percent of the population over 15 years of age can read and write, as of 2016. By the age of 16, it’s expected for students to have completed both primary and secondary education.

A Singaporean holds the world record for the fastest time to solve a rotating puzzle cube whilst juggling!

Crime rates in Singapore are extremely low. In 2021, Singapore was ranked the third safest city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit and the 24th safest country out of 136 countries by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

The Singapore government heavily discourages using private vehicles, and car owners in Singapore must pay 1.5 times the car price to get their vehicles certified.

Singapore's 3 local banks are the top 3 safest banks in Asia

Bukit Timah Hill is Singapore’s highest natural point and is just 164m (538ft) high. That’s 118.7m lower than Singapore’s tallest building, the Guoco Tower!

Modern Singapore was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles, and it became a British colony in 1819. The islands were controlled by the British until World War II.

At least nineteen distinct otter families are reported all across Singapore.

In Singapore, there is freedom to pursue each student’s unique interests. Students are encouraged to take on community-related activities or co-curricular activities.

The most followed religion in Singapore is Buddhism. This is followed by Islam, Christianity, Taoism, Hinduism and others. More than 40% of Singaporeans consider themselves to be Buddhist.