Singapore is a sovereign island city-state in Southeast
Asia. Singapore has the third greatest population density in the world.
With a multicultural population and recognising the need to respect
cultural identities, Singapore has four official languages - English,
Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. Multiracialism is enshrined in the constitution
and continues to shape national policies in education, housing, and
politics.
Singapore is the only country in Asia with a AAA sovereign
rating from all major rating agencies. It is a major financial and
shipping hub, has consistently ranked the most expensive city to live in
since 2013, and has been identified as a tax haven. Singapore is placed
highly in key social indicators: education, healthcare, quality of life,
personal safety, and housing, with a home-ownership rate of 91 percent.
Singaporeans enjoy one of the longest life expectancies, fastest Internet
connection speeds, lowest infant mortality rates and lowest levels of
corruption in the world.