Singapore
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 710 km²
- Capital
- Singapore
- ISO
- SG
What the flag means
Red stands for universal brotherhood and equality, and white for pervading purity and virtue. The crescent is officially explained as standing for a young nation on the rise.
Fun facts
- FlagThe 5 stars on Singapore’s flag stand for democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality.
- GeographyThrough land reclamation, Singapore has expanded its land area by more than 20% since around independence.
- CultureThe name Singapore means “lion city” in Sanskrit.
- CultureSingapore has 4 official languages: English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)
