SIN Country Abbreviation

Singapore

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude (137 kilometres or 85 miles) north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south, the South China Sea to the east, and the Straits of Johor to the north. The country's territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet, the combined area of which has increased by 25% since the country's independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects.

Singapore is a global hub for trade, finance, and transport, and is one of the world's most densely populated countries. The city-state is known for its strict laws and clean streets, as well as its diverse population and high standard of living. Singapore's multicultural heritage is reflected in its four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. The country has a highly developed market economy, historically centered on extended entrepôt trade. Along with Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan, Singapore is one of the Four Asian Tigers and has the highest GDP per capita in Asia.