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Geography, demographics, economy, history, and government (see also Research) - Form of government:
- Population: 3,531,600 (100% urban)
- Total area: 620 sq. km
- Languages: English (official), Bahasa Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
- Religions: Buddhism and Taoism (total 56%), Islam, Christianity, Hinduism
- Per capita GDP: $21,800 p.a. (1999)
- Exports: $128b; petroleum products, machinery, mineral fuels
- Literacy: 89% (1990)
- Life expectancy: 78.8 years (82.1f, 75.8m)
Sources
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Singapore
- [U.S. State Department] [Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs] country information - Singapore
- [U.S. Library of Congress] country study - Singapore
- [AsiaSource] country profiles maps and statistics - Singapore - a resource of The Asia Society
- E-Conflict World Encyclopedia - Singapore - national anthem, flag, map, people, economy, geography, government, defence,
news and weather
- [Nation by Nation] country data - Singapore - facts, government, geography, history, human rights, people
- [World Skip] country data - Singapore
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Portals, indexes, guides, searchers, phone directories
- Singapore One
- Singapore Infomap - the official national website
- SPRInter (Singapore Press Releases on the Internet)
- eCitizen - employment, education, health, business, patents, travel
- Electronic Commerce in Singapore (Info-communications Development Authority)
- MediaCorp Singapore
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Executive, legislature, judiciary, ministries, departments, agencies, and commissions
- Government of Singapore - official web site
- Governments on the WWW - Singapore - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices,
law courts, embassies, etc
- Legislature:
- Parliament of Singapore
- Ministries:
- Prime Minister's Office
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Finance
- Attorney General
- Ministry of Environment
- Ministry of Community Development and Sports
- Ministry of Defence
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Ministry of Informationa and the Arts
- Ministry of Law
- Ministry of Manpower
- Ministry of National Development
- Agencies and Bureaus:
- Board of Commissioners of Currency
- Economic Development Board
- Housing Development Board
- Intellectual Property Office
- Land Office
- Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
- National Arts Council
- National Council Against Drug Abuse
- National Heritage Board
- National Library Board
- National Youth Council
- Singapore 21 - committee tasked with strengthening social cohesion, political stability and the collective will
- Singapore Academy of Law
- Singapore Customs
- Singapore Government Internet Tendering
- Singapore Immigration & Registration
- Singapore Land Registry
- Singapore Trade Development Board
- Singapore Sports Council
- Singapore Trade Development Board
- Work Permits (Ministry of Manpower)
- TEC (The Enterprise Challenge) - funding for improvements to the Public Service
- Integrated Land Information Services (INLIS)
- Statutory Authorities:
- Building And Construction Authority
- Central Provident Fund Board
- InfoComm Development Authority
- Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
- Singapore Broadcasting Authority
- Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
- Monetary Authority of Singapore
- Agri-food and Veterinary Authority - Ensuring the safety of primary foods and protecting the health of of people, animals, fish and
plants
- Defence:
- Singapore Army
- Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)
- Republic of Singapore Navy
- Singapore Civil Defence Force
- Ministry of Defence
- Defence Administration Group - managing people, money, systems and other administrative matters
- Defence Science & Technology Agency
- National Service Personnel Centre (Ministry of Defence)
- Singapore Police Force
- Departments:
- Department of Statistics
- Elections Department (Office of the Prime Minister)
- Survey Department (Ministry of Law)
- Law & Order:
- Singapore Police Force
- Supreme Court Of Singapore
- Subordinate Courts Of Singapore
- Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat
- Singapore Elections Office
- Singapore Government Electronic Business Partner (GeBIZ Partner)
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Human rights & civil liberties, humanitarian aid, political parties, activism, environment, and labour
- AWARE (Association of Women for Action and Research) - womens rights group
- National University of Singapore Democratic Socialist Club.
- Open Singapore Centre - promotes transparency and accountability in government and non-government institutions
- Roundtable - political discussion group
- Singapore International Arbitration Centre
- Singapore Mediation Centre - promotes mediation (government funded)
- Sintercom (Singapore Internet Community) - forum for political discourse
- Think Centre - News for a Vibrant Political Society
- UK Singapore Law Students' Society (UKSLSS)
- United Nations Association Singapore
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office - Singapore
- Political parties:
- Workers' Party - opposition political party
- National Solidarity Party - opposition political party
- Young PAP - Youth Wing of the Peoples' Action Party
- Workers Party
- National Solidarity Party of Singapore
- Young Peoples Action Party
- Socratic Circle - One United People
- Singaporeans for Democracy (SFD)
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Education, health & public safety, religion, women, children & youth, and associations & societies
- Public health & safety:
- Singapore Police Force
- Libraries:
- National Library Board
- Universities:
- National University of Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University
- Professional Associations:
- Law Society Of Singapore
- Singapore Institute Of Architects
- Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH)
- Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP)
- National Kidney Foundation of Singapore
- Restroom Association of Singapore
- Women, children & youth:
- National Youth Council
- Employment:
- 9to5asia.com (Worklife Asia Pte Ltd) - jobs in Singapore and Asia
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Ethnicity, language, the arts, history & heritage, performance, costume, and literature
- National Arts Council
- National Heritage Board
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Associations, competitions, leisure, and hobbies
- Singapore Sports Council
- Changi Sailing Club
- Singapore Sailing
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Guides & advice, accommodation, attractions, transport, agents, and organisers
- Accommodation:
- HotelsSingapore.net
- Accommodating Asia...
- Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
- Fullerton Hotel Singapore
- Goh's Homestay - budget accommodation
- Grand Hyatt Hotel
- Hotel Bencoolen
- New Seventh Story Hotel (NSSH), Singapore - budget accommodation
- Guides and Advice:
- PassPlanet - backpacking travel guide to Asia
- Singapore Airlines
- Singapore Immigration & Registration
- Work Permits
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Statistics, government, economy, geography, demography, and society
- Statistics Singapore (Department of Statistics)
- Essential data:
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Singapore
- Social development:
- [The Economist] country briefing - Singapore
- [OneWorld.net] country database - Singapore - news articles selected from around the world
- Human rights:
- [International Lesbian and Gay Association] [Country Survey - Singapore] - information for those working to promote lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) rights
- Governance:
- Governments on the WWW - Singapore - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices,
law courts, embassies, etc
- [Political Resources] - Singapore
- [CIA Library] [Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members] - Singapore
- [World Audit.org] national statistics and reports - Singapore - national statistics and reports from Freedom House, Transparency
International, Amnesty International, the International Commission of Jurists and others
- [ElectionWorld.org] election results in Singapore
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Newspapers & magazines, journals, television & radio, publishing, and entertainment
- Straits Times - daily newspaper
- Singapore Business Times
- Singapore Window - Singapore's relations with the SEA region.
- MediaCorp Singapore
- Singapore Broadcasting Authority
- Singapore Law Gazette
- SPRInter (Singapore Press Releases on the Internet)
- Singapore Window
- TalkingCock.com - Singapore's Premier Satirical Humour Website!
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Resourcing, manufacturing, distribution, trade, and regulation of goods and services
- Directories:
- Singapore Maritime Portal - virtual marketplace for maritime goods & services
- Public utilities:
- Singapore Post
- Singapore Telecom
- Industry associations:
- Singapore Australian Business Council
- Singapore Shipping Association
- Association of Singapore Marine Industries
- Italian Chamber of Commerce (Singapore)
- Construction And Real Estate Network (CORENET) (Building and Construction Authority)
- Real Estate Developers Association
- Singapore Computer Society (SCS)
- Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI)
- Information Technology Management Association (ITMA)
- Property and construction:
- Emperor Resorts International Pte Ltd - markets timeshare resorts in Australia
- Publishers:
- Butterworths Asia - law publications
- SNP Corporation Ltd - formerly Government Publishing Service
- Corporations:
- PSA Corporation (formerly Port of Singapore Authority)
- Singapore Government Internet Tendering
- Singapore Technologies Pte Ltd - engineering, technologies, infrastructure and logistics, property and finance
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Banking, investment, insurance, stockmarkets, and market regulation
- Stockhouse Singapore - news & advice
- Monetary Authority of Singapore
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