ECONOMY
nation. Although English is the first
Although Singapore is small in size but it’s
big in business, it is known for its high
standards of living.
Singapore does not have a centrally
planned economy; it is a free economy; the
second freest in 2012, where the
government does not control any aspects
from business, trade, finance, investment,
Etc.
Singapore has no significant natural
resources and as it operates the third
largest oil refinery in the world.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development expenditure (%
of GDP) in Singapore was reported at
2.1975 % in 2014, according to the World
Bank collection of development indicators,
compiled from officially recognized sources.
CULTURAL INTERACTION
Singapore is effectively a multilingual
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language of Singapore, there are also a
multitude of other languages spoken in the
country that reflect its multiracial,
multicultural and multilingual society.
The four official languages of Singapore
are Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English.
Religious tolerance is essential in Singapore.
In fact, religions often cross boundaries and
some even merge in unusual ways in this
modern country.
LIVABILITY
Singapore is the fourth most livable city in
Asia after Osaka, Tokyo and Hong Kong in
the latest such ranking by The Economist
magazine.
Singapore remains the most livable city in
Asia, Mercer’s 2018 Quality of Living survey
revealed. In the world rankings, it also
stayed in 25th place.
However, in a study by the Economist
also retains its title as the world’s most
expensive city for the fifth consecutive year,
leading a list that is largely split between
Asia and Europe. The study found out that
personal care, household goods, and
domestic help in Singapore are relatively
cheap compared to other countries in the
top 10, but prices of bread, wine, and
smokes are some of the most expensive.
ENVIRONMENT
The slogan “Singapore, a clean and green
city” is not there for nothing. Singapore,
one of the world’s busiest port and city
with a constantly increasing population of
over 4 million people, is also one of the
world’s cleanest countries.
Singapore has been constantly coming up
with new campaigns to remind
Singaporeans to keep the county clean.
There is also recycling campaigns which
promotes the 3’R’s, reuse, recycle, reduce.
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Such campaigns also make deep
impressions in Singaporean’s minds as
campaigns like this has mascots which go
about the schools and streets to advertise

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and promote.

Walk around Orchard road and you’ll find

different colored recycle bins to encourage
Singaporeans to recycle.
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ACCESSIBILITY

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With its world-class public transport,
wheelchair-friendly infrastructure and host
of easy-to-access attractions, discovering
Singapore is a breeze.
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One of Southeast Asia’s most modern cities,
Singapore’s urbanity makes it accessible to
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