Singapore is comprised with one main island and some 63 offshore islands with a total of 647.1 sq km. Singapore has an equatorial climate, which is warm and humid all year round. Rain is felt throughout the year. Average daily temperature is 26.8oC. It is well-known as "Garden City" for the fresh air and low air pollution rate.
Singapore is a society of diverse ethnic groups and safe living environment. Chinese occupies the 76.2% of the total population, followed by the 2nd ethnic group, Malays which is 13.8%. Indians 8.3% and others (1.7%). The official languages are English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. English is the language of administration, and Malay is the National language. The main religions are Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Hinduism.
Because of Singapore's tremendously rapid development in industry and commerce, it is ranked as No 2 on the list of "the Most Competitive Country in the World" and is awarded as the Best Commercial City in the World by Fortune. Singapore is a young and industrialized country with the supporting industry of manufacture and developed overseas trading. It has the 1st class foundational facility in telecommunication, harbour and airport and it is the busiest port in the world. Besides, Singapore is the 4th largest foreign currency exchange center following New York, London and Tokyo in the world.
