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Singapore: capital, population, borders and facts
Singapore is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Singapore. Roughly 6 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Singapore has no land borders, so it is an island country or is otherwise separated from its neighbours by water.
| Capital city | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 6 million |
| Land neighbours | None (it has no land borders) |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Singapore
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Singapore?
The capital of Singapore is Singapore.
What is the population of Singapore?
Singapore has roughly 6 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Singapore?
Singapore has no land borders.
Is Singapore landlocked?
No, Singapore is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Singapore
In Singapore, traffic drives on the left, plug type G and emergency number police 999, ambulance 995, fire 995. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Singapore travel basics page.
Put what you know about Singapore to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Singapore is Singapore. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Singapore has no land neighbours, so practise the shapes of islands and coastlines in the country outline quiz or trace a flight over the map in Overflown.
- Population: With roughly 6 million people, Singapore is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Asia
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