Formal Name: Republic of Singapore (English-language name).
Also, in other official languages: Republik Singapura (Malay),
Xinjiapo Gongheguo (Chinese) 新加坡共和国, and Cingkappãr
Short Form: Singapore.
Term for Citizen(s): Singaporeans.
Capital: Singapore.
Major Cities: Singapore is a city-state. The city of Singapore is located on the south-central coast of the island of Singapore, but urbanization has taken over most of the territory of the island.
Date of Independence: August 31, 1963, from Britain; August 9, 1965, from the Federation of Malaysia.
NATIONAL Public Holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1); Lunar New Year (movable date in January or February); Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice, movable date in February); Good Friday (movable date in March or April); Labour Day (May 1); Vesak Day (June 2); National Day or Independence Day (August 9); Deepavali (movable date in November); Hari Raya Puasa (end of Ramadan, movable date according to the Islamic lunar calendar); and Christmas (December 25).
Flag:
Two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white; a vertical white crescent
(closed portion toward the hoist side), partially enclosing five white-point stars
arranged in a circle, is positioned near the hoist side of the red band. The red
band symbolizes universal brotherhood and equality of men; the white band,
purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the rise,
while the five stars stand for the ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice,