🇸🇬 Singapore Quiz: Explore the Lion City in 25 Questions

Singapore’s population is ethnically diverse. About 74% of residents are of Chinese descent, followed by Malays (13%), Indians (9%), and others.

The Night Safari is the world's first nocturnal zoo, allowing visitors to see animals in a nighttime setting. It houses over 100 species and is a major tourist attraction.

Singapore is one of the few city-states in the world. It is both a country and its own capital. There are no other cities within Singapore—it functions entirely as one singular city-state.

Singapore has a parliamentary system of government where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from the legislature. The President is the ceremonial head of state, while the Prime Minister is the head of government.

Singapore is situated at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is strategically located near major sea routes between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea.

The Strait of Malacca is a critical maritime trade route linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Singapore’s port lies at the southern end of the strait, making it a global shipping hub.

Singapore separated from Malaysia on August 9, 1965, becoming a fully independent and sovereign nation. This date is now celebrated as Singapore’s National Day.

Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, English
Explanation: Singapore officially recognizes four languages to reflect its multicultural population:

• Malay (national language),

• Mandarin (for Chinese community),

• Tamil (for Indian community),

• English (main working language in administration and education).

The red color stands for universal brotherhood and equality, while white symbolizes purity and virtue. The five stars and crescent moon reflect national ideals and a democratic society.

This is a hybrid orchid named after Agnes Joaquim, who bred it in the 1890s. It represents Singapore’s hybrid culture and spirit of resilience and innovation.

Changi Airport is consistently ranked among the world’s best airports. It offers top-notch facilities, including indoor gardens, cinemas, and a swimming pool.

Singapore’s unicameral Parliament passes laws, debates national issues, and scrutinizes the actions of the government. Members are elected every five years.

The Order of Temasek (Darjah Utama Temasek) is Singapore’s most prestigious civilian honor, awarded for extraordinary contributions to the country.

According to the latest census, Buddhism is the largest religion in Singapore, followed by Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism. A significant portion of the population is also non-religious.

Singapore is a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which promotes political and economic cooperation among Southeast Asian countries.

The Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) is a collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and local universities, focusing on cutting-edge R&D.

The Singapore Strait is a vital waterway for international shipping. It separates Singapore from Indonesia's Riau Islands and connects the Strait of Malacca with the South China Sea.

Singapore is connected to Malaysia by two land links: the Johor–Singapore Causeway and the Malaysia–Singapore Second Link. These connect Singapore to the state of Johor in Malaysia.

Lee Kuan Yew was Singapore’s first Prime Minister (1959–1990) and is credited with transforming Singapore from a developing country into a global financial hub.

To keep public areas clean and prevent vandalism of public transport systems, Singapore banned the import and sale of chewing gum in 1992. Limited therapeutic gum is allowed today.

As of 2025, Singapore has a population of about 6 million, including citizens, permanent residents, and foreign workers. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.

Sentosa is a popular island resort featuring beaches, luxury resorts, Universal Studios Singapore, the SEA Aquarium, and more. It is connected to the mainland by road, cable car, and monorail.

Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar (SGD). It is one of the most stable and widely traded currencies in Asia. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issues and regulates it.

The Merlion has a lion’s head and a fish’s body. It symbolizes Singapore’s history as a fishing village (“mer” means sea) and the name “Singapura” which means Lion City in Sanskrit.

Opened in 2010, Marina Bay Sands is an architectural marvel known for its SkyPark that spans three hotel towers. It features a rooftop infinity pool and panoramic views of the city skyline.