Country

Singapore

Also Known As Republic of Singapore
South-eastern Asia

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island city-state in Southeast Asia comprising a main island, over 60 satellite islands, and one outlying islet, near the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It became fully independent on 9 August 1965 upon separation from Malaysia. It is a major aviation, financial and maritime hub with no separate capital, the city of Singapore itself serving as the seat of government.

Facts
Capital
Singapore 2
Singapore is a city-state; the city of Singapore is itself the seat of government, with no separate capital.
Population
6,110,200 2
2025 estimate.
Population Estimate Year
2025 2
Area (sq km)
744.3 2
Independence or Founding Year
1965 2
Singapore became fully independent on 9 August 1965 upon separation from Malaysia, following self-government from the United Kingdom beginning in 1959.
Landlocked
No 3
Income Group
High 4
Government Type
Republic 3
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Singapore

Cities

Marsiling

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore
Connections

Associated With

Southeast Asia, Regions

Bordered By Water

South China Sea, Bodies of Water

Long-Form Articles

Singapore Was Expelled, Not Seceded, Articles
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Same As

Singapore

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Nationals Include

Ho Ching

Also in Business Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Ho Ching (Wikipedia)Lead section
Quote, Lead section
is a Singaporean businesswoman
Robert Ng

Also in Business Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Robert Ng (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph [nationality]
Quote, Lead paragraph [nationality]
is a Singaporean billionaire businessman
Abhik Roychoudhury

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Abhik RoychoudhuryLead sentence 1tier 2
Quote, Lead sentence 1
Abhik Roychoudhury is a Singaporean computer scientist and academic known for his contributions to software engineering, particularly in program analysis, agentic AI-assisted software development, software testing, and computer security.
Beng Chin Ooi

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Chai Keong Toh

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Chai Keong Toh, WikipediaLead sentence 1
Quote, Lead sentence 1
Chai Keong Toh (born 1965) is a Singaporean computer scientist, engineer,and university professor.
Tan Tin Wee

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Andrew Phang

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Chan Sek Keong

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Jenny Lau Buong Bee

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Steven Chong

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Steven Chong - WikipediaLead sentence 1
Quote, Lead sentence 1
Steven Chong Horng Siong (born 22 September 1957) is a Singaporean jurist who has been serving as a judge of the Court of Appeal of Singapore since 2017.
Sundaresh Menon

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Sundaresh MenonLead sentence 1
Quote, Lead sentence 1
Sundaresh Menon (born 26 February 1962) is a Singaporean lawyer and judge who has served as the fourth Chief Justice of Singapore since 2012 after being appointed by president Tony Tan.
Yong Pung How

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Susan Lim

Also in Medicine Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Susan Lim (source article)Lead sentence of the article [nationality]
Quote, Lead sentence of the article [nationality]
is a Singaporean surgeon
Lawrence Wong

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Lawrence Wong (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai (born 18 December 1972) is a Singaporean politician and civil servant who has served as the fourth prime minister of Singapore since 2024.
Lee Kuan Yew

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Lee Kuan Yew (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Lee Kuan Yew (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015), also known as LKY, was a Singaporean politician, barrister and statesman who served as the first prime minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990.
Aloysius Yapp

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Aloysius Yapp (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Singaporean professional pool player
Azman bin Abdullah

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Azman Abdullah (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
Azman Bin Abdullah (born 17 June 1963) is a Singaporean bodybuilder.
Chan Keng Kwang

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Chan Keng Kwang (German Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
ist ein singapurischer Billardspieler
Evelyn Chan

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Evelyn Chan (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Singaporean bowler
Farhanna Farid

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Farhanna Farid (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Singaporean powerlifter
Jazreel Tan

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Jazreel Tan (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Singaporean athlete and captain of the National Bowling Team
Joseph Schooling

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Joseph Schooling (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Singaporean former professional swimmer
Marcus Yap

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Marcus Yap (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Singaporean Powerlifting coach and powerlifter
Matthew Yap

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Matthew Yap (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Singaporean Powerlifter & Coach
Matthias Yap

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Matthias Yap (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Singaporean Powerlifter
Nur Hisham Adam

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Nur Hisham Adam (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a former Singaporean male sepak takraw player
Paul Lim

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Paul Lim (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Singaporean professional darts player
Remy Ong

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Remy Ong (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Singaporean bowler and former world champion

Origin Of

Hainanese curry rice

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Kaya Toast

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Mee goreng

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Source Wikipedia, Mee goreng
Putu Piring

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Putu piring (Wikipedia)
Rojak

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Rojak (Wikipedia)tier 3
Roti John

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Singaporean Cuisine

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BR18

Also in War and Military Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: BR18Infobox: origin
Quote, Infobox: origin
Singapore
SAR 21

Also in War and Military Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: SAR 21Infobox: origin
Quote, Infobox: origin
Singapore
Sterling SAR-87

Also in War and Military Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Sterling SAR-87 (Wikipedia)Infobox: origin
Quote, Infobox: origin
United Kingdom/Singapore
STK 40 AGL

Also in War and Military Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: STK 40 AGLInfobox: origin
Quote, Infobox: origin
Singapore

Location Of

ONE Championship

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: which took place in this subject.

Source ONE Championship (Wikipedia)Lead, first event
Quote, Lead, first event
The promotion held its first event on 3 September 2011 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium

Site Of

593 Serangoon Road

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source 593 Serangoon Road (Wikipedia)
Helix Bridge

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Helix Bridge (Wikipedia)tier 3
Jewel Changi Airport

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Marina Bay Sands

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

National Gallery Singapore

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source National Gallery Singapore (Wikipedia)tier 3
Raffles Hotel

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Raffles Hoteltier 3
Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore (Wikipedia)tier 3
Singapore Changi Airport

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Singapore Changi Airport (Wikipedia)tier 3
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (Wikipedia)
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

The Interlace

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Source The Interlace, WikipediaLead sentence 1
Quote, Lead sentence 1
The Interlace is a 1,040-unit apartment building complex located at the boundary between Bukit Merah and Queenstown, Singapore.
Brilliant Labs

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

CapitaLand Investment Limited

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

DBS Bank Ltd

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Frasers Property

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Grab Holdings Limited

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Haw Par Villa

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Orange Star

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Orange StarLead section, locationtier 2
Quote, Lead section, location
Like constituent air carriers Jetstar Asia and Valuair, Orange Star is based in Singapore at Singapore Changi Airport.
Sembcorp Industries

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Singapore Telecommunications Limited

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

UOL Group

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Asia-Africa Growth Corridor

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

GIC Private Limited

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Ministry of Finance (Singapore)

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Monetary Authority of Singapore

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Pacific Economic Cooperation Council

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Singapore Exchange

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Temasek Holdings

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Nanyang Technological University

Also in Education Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Nanyang Technological University (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia articletier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a national public research university in Singapore.
National University of Singapore

Also in Education Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source National University of Singapore (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia articletier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a national public research university in Singapore.
Raffles Institution

Also in Education Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Raffles Institution - WikipediaLead sentence 1
Quote, Lead sentence 1
Raffles Institution (RI) is an independent educational institution in Singapore.
Singaporean Education System

Also in Education Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Singaporean Education System (country source)
Supreme Court of Singapore

Also in Law Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Equatorial Space Systems

Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Equatorial Space SystemsLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia articletier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
Equatorial Space Systems PTE LTD. also known as Equatorial Space, is a Singapore-based company that develops hybrid-engine rockets and space launch services.
National Space Agency of Singapore

Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Changi Airport

Also in Transport Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Changi AirportLead sectiontier 2
Quote, Lead section
main international airport of Singapore
Changi Airport Group

Also in Transport Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Changi AirportManagementtier 2
Quote, Management
Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CAG) was formed on 16 June 2009 upon the corporatisation of Singapore Changi Airport by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) as the licensee and operator of the airport.
Jurong Port

Also in Transport Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Port of Singapore

Also in Transport Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Port of SingaporeLead sectiontier 2
Quote, Lead section
handle Singapore's harbours
PSA International

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Found There

Kallang Basin

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Long Ya Men

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Mount Wallich

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

World Toilet Organization

Also in Health and Wellness Atlas: found in this subject.

Source World Toilet Organization: About UsAbout page: office address
Quote, About page: office address
Singapore 408613
Constitution of Singapore

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Law of Singapore

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Law of Singapore - Wikipedia
Penal Code (Singapore)

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Supreme Court of Singapore

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Singapore General Hospital

Also in Medicine Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Singapore General Hospital
Alligator Gar

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Alligator Snapping Turtle

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Amphilophus labiatus

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Annandale's rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Annandale's rat (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
It is found in Indonesia (Sumatra), Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore
Ashy roundleaf bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Hipposideros cineraceus (Mammal Diversity Database)Taxon page, Country distribution, Singapore
Quote, Taxon page, Country distribution, Singapore
Philippines · Singapore · Thailand
Banyan

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Bicolored roundleaf bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Hipposideros bicolor (Mammal Diversity Database)Taxon page, Country distribution, Singapore
Quote, Taxon page, Country distribution, Singapore
Philippines · Singapore · Thailand
Black-bearded tomb bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Black-bearded tomb bat (Wikipedia)Range and habitat
Quote, Range and habitat
Its range includes the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
Brown Pelican

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Cave nectar bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Cave nectar bat (Wikipedia)Distribution, Singapore
Quote, Distribution, Singapore
E. spelaea lives in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia (Java, Kalimantan, Sumatra, Sulawesi and some other small islands), Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, China, India and Timor-Leste.
Cherax Quadricarinatus

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Chinese Softshell Turtle

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Coenobita lila

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Common Snapping Turtle

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Dalmatian Pelican

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Dark-tailed tree rat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Dark-tailed tree rat (Wikipedia)Lead, range, Singapore
Quote, Lead, range, Singapore
Singapore; Indonesia: Anambas Islands
Dusky fruit bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Dusky fruit bat (Wikipedia)Distribution, Singapore
Quote, Distribution, Singapore
The dusky fruit bat (Penthetor lucasi) is a species of bat found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Eurasian tree sparrow

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Geoffroy's rousette

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Geoffroy's rousette (Wikipedia)Distribution, Singapore
Quote, Distribution, Singapore
Geoffroy's rousette occurs throughout Southeast Asia and in the Malesia region of Oceania, in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, the island of Borneo, Timor-Leste, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, and Papua New Guinea.
Geophagus altifrons

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Geophagus altifrons (Wikipedia)Lead, introduced range
Quote, Lead, introduced range
Introduced to Singapore and considered an invasive species
Golden Apple Snail

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Green Iguana

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Hydrophis viperinus

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Hydrophis viperinus (Wikipedia)Distribution, IUCN countries
Quote, Distribution, IUCN countries
IUCN lists the following countries: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India (Andaman Is., Nicobar Is.), Indonesia, Iran Iraq, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
Hymenopus coronatus

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Jack Dempsey (fish)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Japanese Climbing Fern

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Javanese flying squirrel

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Javanese flying squirrel (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Large Indian civet

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Large Indian civet (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat
Quote, Distribution and habitat
The large Indian civet ranges from Nepal, northeast India, Bhutan, Bangladesh to Myanmar, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula and Singapore to Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and China.
Lesser sheath-tailed bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Emballonura monticola - Mammal Diversity DatabaseCountry distribution, Singapore
Quote, Country distribution, Singapore
Country distribution Indonesia · Malaysia · Myanmar · Singapore · Thailand · Brunei?
Long-winged tomb bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Taphozous longimanus - Mammal Diversity DatabaseCountry distribution, Singapore
Quote, Country distribution, Singapore
Country distribution Bangladesh · Brunei · Cambodia · India · Indonesia · Laos · Malaysia · Myanmar · Singapore · Sri Lanka · Thailand
Malayan civet

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Malayan civet (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat
Quote, Distribution and habitat
The historical range of the Malay civet includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines and Singapore.
Malayan Horned Frog

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Naked-rumped pouched bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Saccolaimus saccolaimus - Mammal Diversity DatabaseCountry distribution, Singapore
Quote, Country distribution, Singapore
Country distribution Andaman and Nicobar Islands · Australia · Bangladesh · Brunei · Cambodia · East Timor · India · Indonesia · Malaysia · Myanmar · Papua New Guinea · Philippines · Singapore · Solomon Islands · Sri Lanka · Thailand · Vietnam
Orcaella

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: OrcaellaHabitat section
Quote, Habitat section
Their geographic range also extends to the coasts of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia with some even being restricted to freshwater environments such as certain bodies of water in India and Thailand.
Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pacific Oyster

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Parachromis managuensis

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Raffles' banded langur

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Raffles' banded langur (Wikipedia)Lead, range
Quote, Lead, range
It is endemic to Singapore and southern peninsular Malaysia.
Red-cheeked flying squirrel

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Red-cheeked flying squirrel (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Red-eared Slider

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Rhinosciurus

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

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Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
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2. Singapore (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox
    Republic of Singapore
  • Infobox, capital
    Singapore (city-state)
  • Infobox, area
    744.3 km2 (287.4 sq mi)
  • Demographics section, 2025
    6,110,200
  • Lead section
    Singapore gained self-governance in 1959 and in 1963 became part of the new federation of Malaysia, alongside Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak. Ideological differences led to Singapore's expulsion from the federation two years later; it became an independent sovereign country in 1965.
  • Lead section
    The country is 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 along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east and the Straits of Johor along with the State of Johor in Malaysia to the north.
View the Source
3. CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Singapore
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)
  • Geography, Coastline
    193 km
  • Government, Government type
    parliamentary republic
View the Source
4. World Bank Open Data: World Bank Open Data, country list with income level
World Bank Open DataCountry record SGP, incomeLevel
Quote, Country record SGP, incomeLevel
"name": "Singapore", "region": { "id": "EAS", "iso2code": "Z4", "value": "East Asia \u0026 Pacific" }, "adminregion": { "id": "", "iso2code": "", "value": "" }, "incomeLevel": { "id": "HIC", "iso2code": "XD", "value": "High income" }
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Wikidata: Singapore
Wikidata Q334, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926); EntityTypeKey=country disambiguates against the geography city entity of the same slug.View the Source

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