The use of cashless payment and transition to a cashless society sped up during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, the growth of cashless payments has grown exponentially with Singapore’s adoption rate rising to the highest in Southeast Asia at 97%.
Singapore is among the 20 smallest countries in the world, with a total land area of only 682.7 square kilometers.
Singapore's urbanization is mainly along the southern coast, with relatively dense population clusters found in the central areas.
Singapore is made up of one main island and 62 smaller islands. Most people live on the main island, which is connected to mainland Malaysia by two bridges. Other islands include Sentosa Island, Pulau Ubin, St John’s and Kusu Island.