Trivia in Singapore

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Asia / Southeast Asia

National symbols

Flag: Horizontal bicolor of red and white. A white crescent moon and five white stars are arranged in the upper left, with the crescent representing development and the five stars symbolizing national ideals (democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality).

Singapore Flag

Emblem: A shield-shaped coat of arms at the center. The shield displays a white crescent and five stars, supported by a lion and tiger on both sides, with the national motto 'Majulah Singapura' in Malay at the bottom.

Singapore Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Sale or possession of chewing gum is prohibited except for medical purposes.
  • Changi International Airport has been voted 'World's Best Airport' multiple times.
  • Pioneered recycled wastewater 'NEWater' for water resource security.
  • Vehicle ownership in Singapore requires bidding for COE (Certificate of Entitlement).
  • Four official languages, but the national anthem is sung in Malay.
  • The Merlion is not an official national symbol but an official tourism mascot.
  • Low income and corporate tax rates; currency equivalency agreement with Brunei Dollar.
  • Trains and buses accept IC card 'EZ-Link' or contactless credit card payment.
  • Unique English called 'Singlish' is used in daily conversation.
  • About 80% of citizens own government-built HDB public housing flats.

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