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Singapore quiz
Singapore comes up in 7 quizzes: 3 Explorer photos, flag, capital, one number, 4 trivia questions and the Asia map. Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay are among its 3 photos.
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8 questions about Singapore only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Singapore at a glance
| Capital | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Southeastern Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia |
| Population | 6.1 million (2025 estimate), 113th of 196 |
| Area | 719 km², 174th of 196 |
| People per km² | 8,457 |
| Land borders | None |
| Coastline | 193 km |
| Highest point | Bukit Timah, 166 m |
| Official languages | English, Tamil, Malay and Standard Chinese |
| Currency | Singapore dollar |
| Flag colours | red and white |
| Calling code | +65 |
| Terrain | Lowlying, gently undulating central plateau |
| Climate | Tropical; hot, humid, rainy; two distinct monsoon seasons - northeastern monsoon (December to March) and southwestern monsoon (June to September); inter-monsoon - frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorms |
| Where the name comes from | Name derives from the Sanskrit words simha (lion) and pur (city); according to Malayan folklore, an Indian prince visited Singapore in the 7th century and mistook the first animal he saw for a lion, which is not native to the country |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Singapore has no land borders, only 193 km of coastline. Singapore is only 174th by area yet 113th by population, with 8,457 people to every km². Its highest point, Bukit Timah, is only 166 m above the sea; 12 countries have a lower top.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Places to find
3 in Explorer
Three towers crowned by a ship-shaped rooftop over the bay.
Photo: Basile Morin / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Futuristic Supertree towers glowing over the marina.
Photo: Mustang Joe / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A 160-year-old tropical garden with the world's largest orchid collection.
Photo: Calvin teo / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
6| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Singapore? | Singapore |
| What is the capital of Singapore? | Singapore |
| Singapore became independent in 1965 after leaving which country? | Malaysia |
| Singapore’s four official languages are English, Mandarin, Tamil and which other? | Malay |
| In which city is Marina Bay Sands, with a swimming pool on its roof? | Singapore |
| In what year did Singapore gain full independence? | 1965 |
Singapore, question by question
Malaysia is a wrong choice for Singapore and again for Singapore's flag. Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand sit beside Singapore in the flag round.
Trivia asks: “Singapore became independent in 1965 after leaving which country?” The answer is Malaysia. It also asks: “Singapore’s four official languages are English, Mandarin, Tamil and which other?” (Malay). Numbers: independence in 1965. Explorer has 3 Singapore photos: Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Every Singapore question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
Which continent is Singapore in?
Singapore is in Asia.
What is the population of Singapore?
About 6.1 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Singapore?
Singapore has no land borders.
What is the highest point in Singapore?
Bukit Timah, at 166 m.
What is the official language of Singapore?
There are 4: English, Tamil, Malay and Standard Chinese.