Singapore is an island nation or ‘city-state’ located directly south of Malaysia in south-east Asia, with a population just below 5.5 million people.

In addition to mainland Singapore, there are more than 60 individual islands or palaus creating the total makeup of the nation.

This island nation declared independence from Malaysia in 1965, with Lee Kuan Yew becoming the nation’s first prime minister.

Yew is glorified by many for making Singapore an efficient, economic powerhouse not only in the region, but on a global level.

The current prime minister is the eldest son of Yew, Lee Hsien Loong, and has been in office since 2004. The Island nation is considered a multi-racial nation with a Chinese majority of nearly 75% and other predominant groups such as Malay and Indian.

Considering that  the country was once a British trading post and is currently a strategic economic center, English is considered a main language as well as Malay, Mandarin and Tamil.

The country is also diverse in its spiritual practices, with Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity  making up the nation’s four main religions.

There are some more helpful facts and places to visit highlighted below that will be sure to provide an amazing time in getting to know this young, hybrid nation. 

Nowadays, This island nation is popular travel destination among short holiday makers for Shopping, luxury hotels and accommodations. On the other hand This tiny Island  has been described as a playground for the rich travellers, and it’s true that the small city-state island nation does have a certain sheen of wealth people.

But the nation offers more than just luxury fashionable shopping malls, luxury hotels, and fine dining outlets (though it’s worth indulging in those a bit if you can).

This tiny island nation is also homes to a vibrant history and diverse ethnic quarters to discover, along with the many family-friendly, solo travel and gambling attractions and lovely public spaces such as world class airport, best transportation  that make visiting this slightly futuristic destination city worthwhile.